About Heart Mountain Broadcasting
Our Mission
Heart Mountain Broadcasting LLC's mission is connecting listeners to their community. We strive to focus on music and creative advertising production. We serve our communities by providing an outlet for local public issues and announcements.
Meet The Team
April Rodriguez
Owner of Heart Mountain Broadcasting, LLC and part owner of MGR Media, LLC:
"I love radio. My radio journey began in 2000. I was hired as the front office clerk, and I very quickly learned how to operate the board for remote broadcasts and ball games. My first radio interview was Senator Craig Thomas. Then in 2005 myself, Scott Mangold and Russ Graham purchased KPOW. I am beyond excited to add three FM stations to my brand.
In my free time, it’s all about family and the beauty of Wyoming. I enjoy hosting dinner parties and hanging out in the great outdoors with my fishing rod. "
Sam Rodriguez
Chief Engineer:
With multiple certifications in computer networking, he has worked for decades in IT. As a Powell Native, Sam is a retired Powell Fire Fighter of 17 years. He is a proud Grandpa who can be found outside throwing a football to his grandsons or throwing a Frisbee to his dog.
Alyssa Rodriguez
Program Director:
"Since I was 13, I have worked behind the board. I studied Radio Broadcasting in college at Central Wyoming College in Riverton, WY. I now have two children that keep me very busy and involved in the community! I serve on the Little League Board as the Treasurer. In the summer you'll find us at the ball field or in the mountains camping!"
Wyatt Burichka
Sportscaster:
I’ve been very passionate about media since I was in high school. I studied New Media at Central Wyoming College where I grew my passion for sports broadcasting! With this passion, I’ve had the opportunity to be the voice of the Lander Tigers for two years serving the Lander community. I’m a man of faith and know God is putting me in the best situations to serve the communities I live in!
Ashley May
Sales Executive:
Raised in Powell, Ashley brings a lot of community experience and a is ready and prepared to bring you the best option to advertise your business and/ or event!
John Gabrielsen
Voice of 107.1- The Adventure.
John Gabrielsen is a seasoned Wyoming radio broadcasting veteran with an impressive 35-year career. A University of Wyoming alumnus, he honed his skills at stations in Laramie before making his mark in Riverton. There, he served as sports director and later ascended to the role of general manager for a Riverton radio station group.
With over three decades of experience as a sports play-by-play announcer and on-air talent, Gabrielsen has become well known throughout Wyoming sports broadcasting. For the past 17 years, he has shared his expertise as a Professor of Radio at Central Wyoming College, helping create the next generation of broadcasters.
Gabrielsen's talent has not gone unnoticed. He has been repeatedly honored by the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters for Best Play-by-Play, radio show, production and Sports Reporting. His outstanding contributions to the field have also earned him awards from Wyoming Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the Wyoming High School Athletic Directors Hall of Fame.
During his tenure as a sports director, Gabrielsen was a voter for the Heisman Trophy three times.
In addition to his broadcasting career, Gabrielsen co-founded Wyopreps.com, establishing it as the premier destination for high school sports coverage in Wyoming.
Gabrielsen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and TV Broadcast/Production from the University of Wyoming, a foundation that has propelled his success in the industry.
He is happily married to Lori, and together they have two grown children. Their daughter holds a BSN in nursing, while their son is currently training in flight school at Choice Aviation in Cody, Wyoming. The family enjoys traveling to palm tree destinations, camping, and spending quality time together as a family.