Ohana Media Group Dials In Management and Programming Leaders

Born and raised in Alaska, Okegawa returned to Ohana Media Group in March 2024 as an Account Executive after dabbling in other sales roles. She was with the stations’ previous owner, New Northwest Broadcasters, from 2007 through 2010.

Ohana Media Group President and CEO Scott Lindahl credits Okegawa with expanding local advertising partnerships, growing direct business revenue, and creating integrated marketing opportunities for Alaska businesses. “We couldn’t be more excited to be promoting Cat to her new role as Vice President and General Manager of our Alaska operation,” says Lindahl. “This promotion is both well-earned and a reflection of our confidence in Cat’s ability to lead our Alaska operations into their next chapter of growth and success.”

“I am incredibly honored to take the helm of Ohana Media Group Alaska during such a dynamic time for broadcast media,” said Okegawa. “By bridging gaps and breaking down departmental silos, we can better align our teams, maximize our resources, and build on the strengths of our staff. Our focus will remain fiercely local, live, and results driven.”

Part of the new team is Scotty Simmons as Program Director of KRAK, the station that was originally the FM counterpart of KBYR and was known as KTMB before changing call letters last November and switching format in May from classic rock to more modern “active rock.”

Simmons is in charge of continued development of KRAK programming while maintaining its local focus. He’s on the air weekday afternoons on KRAK and weekday mornings on sister station 96.3 The Moose.

“KRAK is a station that was thought of, designed, and started just for Anchorage,” Simmons says. “I aim to make sure we continue to be your station—always focused on our little corner of the world.”

Simmons joined Ohana Media Group in March 2026 with more than thirty years of broadcasting experience and a lifelong passion for rock music.

“Scotty’s experience, creativity and genuine connection with our listeners make him the perfect person to lead KRAK,” says Okegawa. “He understands what makes great local radio, and I’m excited to see him continue growing a station created specifically for Anchorage.”

After a year-long hiatus, Don Megga is returning to Ohana Media Group, where he helped launch KFAT in 1999 as Anchorage’s first hip-hop format station. In his role as On-Air, Production, and Imaging Director, Megga oversees KFAT’s production and station imaging while helping shape the station’s sound, promotions, and community presence. Megga is also on-air on KFAT weekday afternoons.

“Don’s connection to KFAT, our listeners, and the Anchorage community is undeniable,” says Okegawa. “Don understands this audience, lives the culture, and brings an energy that simply cannot be duplicated. We are thrilled to welcome him home.”