F. Russell Wood

Background

Wood, F. Russell was born on August 21, 1947 in Farmington, New Mexico, United States. Son of William R. and Lorna Mae (Richey) Wood.

Education

Bachelor in Broadcasting, Brigham Young U., 1971; Master of Arts in Communications, U. Missouri, Kansas City, 1982.

Career

Announcer, KRGO Radio, Salt Lake City, 1971-1972; announcer, KLAK Radio, Denver, 1972-1973; agency accountant executive, announcer, Intermark Inc./KSL Radio, Salt Lake City, 1973-1974; accountant executive, KSL Radio, Salt Lake City, 1974-1975; sales manager, KSL Radio, Salt Lake City, 1975-1980; announcer, KSL Radio, Salt Lake City, 1980-1984; general manager, KSL Radio, Salt Lake City, since 1987; general manager, KMBZ/KMBR Radio, Kansas City, Missoury, 1980-1984; marketing development director, KSL Radio/television, Salt Lake City, 1986-1987.

Achievements

• F. Russell Wood has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcast executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors City Repertory Theatre, Salt Lake City, since 1989. Member Utah Broadcasters Assn (legislation liaison since 1987), National Association Broadcasters (board directors since 1988), Columbia Broadcasting System Racio Affiliates Association (board directors 1989).

Interests

• Avocations: entertaining, musical performance, drama.

Connections

Married Ilene Elfors, January 29, 1971. Children: Jonathon, Jeremy, Thelissa, Tamilisa.

Father:

William R. Wood

Mother:

Lorna Mae (Richey) Wood

Spouse:

Ilene Elfors

child:

Thelissa Wood

child:

Jeremy Wood

child:

Tamilisa Wood

child:

Jonathon Wood