Dave Ryan (radio)
Dave Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Kibler October 24, 1962 U.S. |
| Alma mater | Pikes Peak State College |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Website | kdwb |
Dave Ryan (born David Kibler) is the professional name for the radio presenter hosting the Dave Ryan in the Morning show on KDWB-FM in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area in the US state of Minnesota. He has twice been the recipient of the Marconi Radio Award for large market personality of the year, in 2011 and 2023.[1]
At the age of 21 Ryan hosted his own morning show at KLUC-FM (Las Vegas). During his career he has previously hosted shows at KKFR (Phoenix), WNCI and KZZP. In addition to his radio show Ryan works as a media consultant and is a published author. "Take A Shower, Show Up On Time and Don't Steal Anything"[2] is a light hearted work providing anecdotes and advice. "Little Dave's Amazing Day"[3] is a children's book inspired by his own life.
Early life
Ryan grew up in Black Forest, Colorado. He is a graduate of Air Academy High School (class of 1980),[4] and earned an associate degree from Pikes Peak State College.
References
- ^ NAB Marconi Radio Awards
- ^ Dave Ryan and Kevin Cannon, "Take A Shower, Show Up On Time and Don't Steal Anything: And Other Sh*t I Learned the Hard Way," Wise Ink Creative Publishing (2015)
- ^ Dave Ryan and Sheri Palmer, "Little Dave's Amazing Day," Wise Ink Creative Publishing (2024)
- ^ Radio broadcast, The Dave Ryan in the Morning Show, KDWB-FM (Minneapolis, MN) January 23, 2024,