Don
earned his BA degree in speech from Beloit College in 1959, and landed his first
professional broadcasting job at WGEZ, Beloit. He subsequently moved to stations
in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Oshkosh. In 1966, he joined WGN Radio.
In 1969, he became Anchor/Reporter for WBBM Newsradio 78 and served the station
as Morning Drive-Time Reporter logging hundreds of miles each week to keep
Chicagoans informed of the latest breaking events. He was named “1994 Newsfinder
of the Year” by the Illinois Associated Press for his individual contributions
to the AP.
Don was a frequent guest speaker/lecturer, carrying the message of
broadcasting’s place and the importance of education into classrooms as a member
of the Chicago Public Schools Youth Motivational Program. He has been honored
many times by the Boy Scouts of America for his outstanding contributions as a
commissioner and unit leader. He has also served as a deacon in his church and
is active in fundraising for the Uhlich Children’s Home.