Broadcasters building for broadcasters.
The people behind BNM come from radio — station ownership and programming, national syndication, 100,000-watt shortwave, and decades in the engineering chair.
Tony Richards
Tony has been in radio professionally since 1976 — three years after he and his friends put a pirate station on the air from his basement at age 13. He rose from part-time air shifts at Federated Media to program director of WMEE, co-hosted the record-setting “Those 2 Guys in the Morning,” and went on to run Federated as Chief Operating Officer across 17 stations in Indiana.
He founded Kensington Digital Media in 2011, launching Hippie Radio 94.5 in Nashville and building a group of stations across Tennessee, Indiana and Alabama. He has served on the board of the National Association of Broadcasters, led the Association of Independent Market Stations, and chaired the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters.
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Matt Aaron
Matt started in radio broadcasting at the age of 12. Out of high school he took college courses while working full time in the engineering department at Cumulus Media in Nashville, where he helped build the company’s new facilities around Wheatstone consoles and worked on the web side of the Music Circle launch.
At 18 and 19 he stepped away from radio to run an IT company that built large data centers and provided managed IT, with a sizable staff under him. By 21 he was back in broadcasting as IT engineer and assistant chief engineer at Saga Communications.
He has spent two decades with Ramsey Solutions, where as Senior Lead Engineer he designed and integrated every broadcast, radio and television system in the company’s headquarters and built the syndication infrastructure that carries its programming to stations nationwide, from Axia consoles and Ross video switchers to IP audio and video transport and affiliate support. He is still responsible today for multiple radio programs syndicated across the United States.
He served as Director of Engineering for WTWW, a 100,000-watt international shortwave station in Lebanon, Tennessee, keeping multiple 100 kW transmitters and their antenna systems on the air to listeners around the world.
He provides IT and broadcast infrastructure support to radio stations and is the developer who builds BNM. He is also a licensed amateur radio operator (KG4WXX).
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Holly Randall
Chief Engineer | Broadcast Engineering & Information Technology
With over 22 years of experience in information technology, technical support, and broadcast engineering, Holly Randall has built her career around troubleshooting, problem-solving, and maintaining complex technical systems. Her professional background combines extensive hands-on technical expertise with a passion for radio broadcasting and technology.
Holly began her technical career at Dell, where she spent four years providing technical support and developing a strong foundation in computer hardware, software, networking, and system diagnostics. She later transitioned into broadcast engineering, joining Cromwell Media, where she has spent more than 15 years working in both broadcast engineering and information technology.
Today, Holly serves as Chief Engineer at Cromwell Media, overseeing the technical operations and infrastructure that keep multiple radio stations on the air. Her responsibilities include maintaining transmitter facilities, studio equipment, broadcast automation systems, computer networks, servers, and IT infrastructure. She also manages equipment installations, system upgrades, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable broadcast operations.
In addition to her work at Cromwell Media, Holly was involved with WTWW Shortwave Radio from 2010 through 2022, gaining valuable experience in international shortwave broadcasting and radio transmission operations. She continues her involvement in shortwave broadcasting through the WRMI Legends Radio Network, which airs on WRMI (Radio Miami International). This work allows her to combine her technical expertise with her passion for radio and music programming, bringing classic hits and familiar favorites to listeners around the world.
Throughout her career, Holly has developed a practical, hands-on approach to engineering and technology. She enjoys diagnosing challenging problems, finding creative solutions, and adapting to new technologies. Her experience spans traditional analog broadcast equipment, modern digital audio systems, computer networks, virtualization, and broadcast automation.
For Holly, broadcasting is more than just a profession. It is a field she genuinely enjoys, combining her love of technology, problem-solving, and radio. After more than two decades in the technical industry, she remains committed to learning, improving systems, and ensuring reliable broadcast operations.
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David Klimkowski
With more than 25 years of experience in the radio broadcasting industry, David Klimkowski brings a unique combination of hands-on engineering, station operations, and technical consulting expertise. His career has included serving as Chief Engineer for WNAZ and WENO, along with broadcast engineering work for WTWW and Cromwell Media. From local AM and FM radio stations to high-power international shortwave facilities, David understands the challenges broadcasters face because he has spent much of his career solving them.
Throughout his career, David has designed, installed, maintained, and troubleshot nearly every major component of a radio broadcast facility. His experience includes broadcast consoles, audio processing, studio automation, RF transmission systems, networking, remote control systems, and complete studio installations. His background also extends beyond engineering into radio production and station operations, giving him an understanding of both the technical and business sides of broadcasting. He recognizes that selecting the right equipment isn’t simply about specifications or features; it’s about finding reliable solutions that work within a station’s operational needs and budget.
David brings that real-world experience to helping customers select the right broadcast equipment for their particular needs. Rather than simply recommending products from a catalog, he believes in understanding each customer’s operation, existing infrastructure, technical requirements, and budget before suggesting a solution. Whether building a new studio, upgrading an aging facility, or replacing a critical piece of equipment, David’s goal is to help broadcasters make informed decisions and invest in equipment that will serve them reliably for years to come. His approach is simple: understand the problem, find the right solution, and help the customer get it right the first time.
Cam Cornelis
Cam Cornelis is a veteran broadcast professional whose career spans engineering, programming, and creative audio production. As a respected Radio Engineer, Program Director, and Imaging Voice, Cam has built a reputation for keeping stations sounding their best both on the air and behind the scenes.
Throughout his career, Cam has served as a broadcast engineer for Nashville’s Y107, Metro Networks, and The Dave Ramsey Show, bringing technical expertise and operational excellence to some of the market’s most recognized media brands. His diverse background combines the precision of broadcast engineering with the creative instincts of programming and station imaging.
Known for his distinctive voice work and production skills, Cam has helped shape station identities through compelling imaging, promotional content, and audience-focused branding. Whether maintaining mission-critical broadcast systems, developing programming strategies, or delivering memorable voice imaging, he brings decades of industry experience and a passion for radio excellence to every project.
Today, Cam continues to be a trusted voice and technical resource in broadcasting, combining innovation, reliability, and creativity to help stations connect with their audiences.