Background
Chaney, Don Ray was born on August 12, 1937 in Wapanucka, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Hubert Henry and Ruby Pauline (Walters) Chaney.
Chaney, Don Ray was born on August 12, 1937 in Wapanucka, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Hubert Henry and Ruby Pauline (Walters) Chaney.
Student, Sul Ross State College, 1956-1957; student, Eastern New Mexico U., 1957-1959.
With sales department, announcer, Station KZIP-AM, Amarillo, Texas, 1960-1961; with sales department, announcer, Station KPAN-AM, Hereford, Texas, 1961-1970; general manager, owner, Station KTEM-AM, Temple, Texas, 1970-1974; general manager, owner, Station KTBB-AM, Tyler, Texas, 1974-1989; president, Broadcasters Unlimited, Inc Station KNUE-FM, Tyler, since 1983; president, Station KKYR-AM/FM, Texarkana, Texas, since 1989; president, Station KISX-FM, Tyler, since 1990.
President United Way Greater Tyler, 1978, Smith County Council Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, 1988, Regional East Texas Food Bank, 1988-1990. Board directors Tyler Mental Health Association, Tyler Young Men’s Christian Association, American Red Cross Tyler, Tyler Crimestoppers, Junior Achievement, Mother Francis Hospital Foundation, since 1988, East Fair, 1988-1990. Better Business Bureau.
Advisory board Tyler Pounds Field Airport, 1988-1990, Sam Houston State University, since 1990. Member Texas Association Broadcasters (president 1985-1986), Tyler C. of Chamber (board directors 1978-1980), National Association Broadcasters (board directors radio board 1985-1988), Kiwanis (president Rose City chapter 1978, international organization 1980, Outstanding New Kiwanian 1976).
Married Jackie Brenda Crawford, November 4, 1960. Children: Terri L. Allen, Tani L., Tristi L. Hooper.