Five radio identities have been named by the Arizona Broadcasters Association in ABA’s 28th Annual Hall of Fame class. The 2017 inductees, who were chosen based on their outstanding contributions to broadcast journalism, are Jan D’Atri, Bob Davies, Steve Goddard, Allen Kath, and Michael Owens.
“Only twice before have we inducted a group of five,” ABA President and CEO Art Brooks said. “But we simply couldn’t narrow the list any further. All five of these honorees represent the best in Arizona broadcasting.”
About the 2017 Hall of Fame inductees:
• Jan D’Atri has hosted Phoenix Cooks with Jan D’Atri, Saturdays 3-5 p.m. (Arizona Time) on NEWSTALK 550 KFYI for 13 years.
• Bob Davies – is a broadcasting veteran whose assignments include weatherman, host, narrator, commentator, rodeo announcer, Fiesta Bowl parade emcee, Program Director, and finally Vice President.
• Steve Goddard – after starting his radio career at 16, he has spent nearly a half-century on the airwaves, with 27 years in the Valley, including KZZP, KNIX, and KOOL. Goddard just celebrated his first anniversary with The Oasis, where he has two self-syndicated shows with about 50 affiliates across the nation.
• Allen Kath is in his 43rd year of broadcasting and his 37th year of getting people to work on time as an airborne and ground-based traffic reporter. He is currently on air with KGUN/KWBA & Mix-FM where he’s been since 2006.
• Michael Owens – during his time as Vice President and General Manager of KNIX AM-FM, the station received national recognition for Station of the Year from CMA (six times), ACM (six times), NAB (five times), and Billboard magazine (five times).
