Kathy Dugan Adkins
About Kathy Dugan Adkins
Kathy Dugan Adkins serves as the News Director and Morning Show host at 93.7 K Country, a position she has held since 2019. With extensive experience in radio and a strong network of relationships across various sectors, she has made significant contributions to her field.
Work at Saga Communications
Kathy Dugan Adkins has served as the News Director and Morning Show host for 93.7 K COUNTRY at Saga Communications since 2019. In this role, she oversees news programming and engages with the community in the Gainesville-Ocala area. Kathy has been instrumental in maintaining a sanitized control room and news studio since the onset of COVID-19, demonstrating her commitment to health and safety. She also hosts and produces 'Homepage,' a public affairs program for NCFM Group, further enhancing her involvement in local issues.
Previous Experience in Radio
Kathy Dugan Adkins has a diverse background in radio, having worked in various capacities across multiple stations. She was a Middays/Music Director/Programming Assistant at 99.9 KISS FM/WFKS from 1994 to 1997 in the Daytona Beach area. She also held roles at Cox Radio as a Weekend Air Personality and Morning Show Fill-In from 2000 to 2001, and at Clear Channel Radio as a Traffic Anchor and Morning Show Fill-In from 2004 to 2006, both in the Orlando area. Additionally, she worked at Metro Networks as a Traffic Anchor from 1997 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Dugan Adkins studied Mass Communications at the College of Central Florida, where she earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from 1990 to 1993. Prior to that, she graduated from Dunnellon High School, where she focused on Journalism, Music, and English. Kathy has also obtained a certification in Microsoft Office and is proficient in various software applications, including Vox Pro, BE Studios, Aptivada, Marketron, vCreative, vPromotions, and Cash by Creative.
Community Engagement and Sponsorships
Kathy maintains excellent relationships with public information officers across sectors such as law enforcement, education, fire-rescue, wildlife, forestry, and utilities. In her role, she is responsible for maintaining sponsorships for special programming, including After Hours, Saturday Night Gold Rush, and CT40. Kathy also endorses products for select clients, integrating her professional responsibilities with community engagement.