Background
Sommer, Tripp was born on June 18, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Edwin John Junior and Carol Sommer.
Sommer, Tripp was born on June 18, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Edwin John Junior and Carol Sommer.
Associate of Arts, Menlo College, 1972. Bachelor, University Oregon, 1975.
News host, reporter, Station KRXX-AM, Eugene, Oregon, 1984-1986; news volunteer, Station KLCC-FM, Eugene, 1981-1986; morning news host, Station KLCC-FM, Eugene, 1986-1988; news director, Station KLCC-FM, Eugene, since 1988.
Member Public Radio News Directors Inc. (president since 1990, board directors 1989-1990, Best Newscast award 1989, Best News Magazine award 1990), Lane Press Club (board directors 1986-1987, president 1987-1989).
Married Carolyn Osborne-Sommer, June 21, 1981. Children: Aimee Marie, Thomas Michael.