Michael Anthony
General Manager
Michael is a 30+ year veteran of broadcasting. He knew at the age of about 12 that he wanted to go into radio after listening to the Big 8 CKLW out of Detroit. His love for radio and muscle cars happened the same day you see the “Big 8” was playing in his cousins brand new 427 69 corvette!
Michael started his career in 1978 as on-air talent at a small-town station. He pursued an on-air career in markets around the USA eventually becoming a Program Director and Operations Manager.
Later he hung up his headphones and went to the other side of the hallway. Michael learned sales and running stations. He managed stations in AZ, WY, WI, OH and now in Aberdeen.
Michael hopes to make Aberdeen his permanent home. He moved here with his dog Dee aka Dee-Dee the Wonder Dog Dachshund!
Alesha Thayer
Office Manager
I am the Office Manager & Traffic Director at Dakota Broadcasting. I spend my days ensuring that office operations and procedures are running effectively on a day-to-day basis. With this, I also maintain and organize content, schedule programming/advertising & ensure the accuracy of all logs. If I am not at work, I am busy, busy being a wife and mother to four great kids; Madisyn, Tyler, Kirra & Sadie.
I grew up in Aberdeen, SD graduating from Aberdeen Central High School in 2006 – prior to leaving for higher education. I have always had a passion for Marketing & Graphic Design, which is what led me to Dakota Broadcasting doorstep in fall of 2024. I truly enjoy working for & with the Aberdeen Community and do my best to be active member of the Aberdeen Diplomats with the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce.
If we are not working or at one of our children’s sporting events or extra curriculars – we can usually be found at the golf course, watching sports, or relaxing on a patio somewhere with family & friends. I look forward to working with you!
