Scott Donovan is an employee owner with Eagle Radio of Great Bend. He started his radio career in November 1982 as a nighttime radio DJ. He started as a full-time sales representative in March 2004. He is also the Program Director for 1590 KVGB, where he hosts 25 half hour talk radio shows every month. He was the 2002 Chairman of the Kansas Association of Broadcasters and currently serves on the KAB Foundation committee. He was recognized as the market leader in radio sales in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 by Eagle Communications. He has also received 23 awards for production, programs, and promotions throughout his 27 year plus career.
Locally Scott is on the board of Sunflower Diversified Services, Central Kansas CASA, Great Bend Zoo, Chamber Ambassador, and President of the Pastoral Council for the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish. He is a member of the Human Resource Group, Prince of Peace men’s bible study, Transmission Exchange men’s bible study, Living in Christ retreat committee, Men of Integrity, Knights of Columbus, Great Bend Optimist Club, Jobfest Committee, 2006 chair of the Barton County Relay for Life and he volunteers as an emcee for many local fundraising banquets and events.
He was the recent recipient of the 2008 Great Bend Greater Award from the Great Bend Kiwanis Club. He and his family were recognized as the Dodge City Diocese Knights of Columbus “Family of the Year” in 2006. He received the Distinguished Graduate Award from St. Patrick’s Catholic School in 2007 and is a National DSA award winner from the Boy Scouts of America in 1986.
Scott and his wife Mary are the parents of two beautiful girls Michala (12) and Emma (8). He is also a recent cancer survivor and a lifetime resident of Great Bend.
