Michael Dean

"The Man In Your Box"
M-F 7-10

Michael started his journey in high school when he got involved in theatre.  After 4 years he graduated from Marist College Prep High School, and turned his desire into a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.  He graduated from Columbia College in Chicago. It is one of the premiere liberal arts colleges in the country.  He took with him a 3.86/4.00 grade point average and the title of an honors graduate.
While attending Columbia College,  Michael interned at WBBM-FM B-96.  During his time with WBBM-FM he worked in the community relations department. His responsibilities included producing the daily run program "Tell me what's on your mind".  The piece was a collection of Man on the Street interviews.  Compiling the voices of Chicago and their thoughts on Timely Questions. He also produced and edited the weekly community calendar and interview program, "Chicago Connection".  PSA's, researching program ideas and working with major market talents and programmers were a daily routine.  During his tenure, WBBM-FM became the #1 top 40 station in the country.
After graduation Michael started working at WBUS.  A 50,000 Watt top 40 station in the Chicago market.  His roles included on-air and production.  During that time, Michael and his friends, founded the theatre group "Sam I Ain't" productions.  A group dedicated to spreading the joy of comedic theatre into the community.  A group that made the community laugh with the performance of underground comedies.  Set design, sales and promotion were roles Michael played as well.
It was in 1995 that Michael followed his love for radio to Fort Wayne Indiana.  It was at that time that a new format was beginning.  The Alternative format.  WEJE - 96.3 The Edge, gave Michael his stage to become a #1 talent.  A Favorite with women 18 - 34 and a hit with men 18 to 54.  While there, Michael took on many responsibilities.  He was the assistant production director for WYSR (Star 94.1) , WCKZ (Z-102. 3),  WGL (Talk Radio 1250am), and WEJE (96.3 The Edge).  During his almost 6 years, Michael worked every day part, did weekly remotes, created an interactive radio show with his listeners and became a market favorite.
In the spring of 2001, Michael moved his dream to Taos, New Mexico.  A chance to live in one of the worlds most beautiful and sacred places.  He is now the Man in Your Box on "The Mountain - 95.9" Michael brings his improvisational skills, theatrical weirdness and radio production prowess to the table, (on-air stage) for your listening enjoyment every weekday morning from 7 to 10am.  Get interactive, call Michael Dean at 737-KKIT.