Amaya to KBOI, Dawn back to Peak
Don Day | September 19, 2009
Longtime former KIDO/580 AM producer Ray Amaya pulled a “Tom Collins.”
Tom Collins (to’m kol’enz)
1) adjective – To be unceremoniously dumped by Peak Broadcasting for reasons only clear to management – only to quickly snag a job with rival Citadel Communications days later
2) noun – A tall iced drink made with liquor, such as gin, and lemon or lime juice
No, he didn’t morph into a nice summer drink — he quickly transitioned to KBOI after KIDO let him go just a few weeks ago. Amaya is being heard all over the airwaves doing news and more for Boise’s only remaining news radio station.
And, in a modified-reverse Collins, Melissa Dawn is back at Peak. “Modified,” because she left Citadel on her own accord, and “reverse” because she went from Citadel to Peak. Dawn took over Claire Day’s morning traffic duties for the cluster more than a month ago.
One other side-note – am I the only that finds LiteOnline.com’s blank staff lineup page ironic — or maybe just appropriate?
Way to Go Ray! Not only is Ray a First Class Producer, he's one awesome board operator and news anchor. Peak made a huge mistake on letting a guy like Ray go. I just hope he go a raise at Citadel.
This is outstanding! Good for you, Ray! I knew you would land a job quick! Wish I would have gotten a chance over there and I would have been back with ya, but maybe at a later time! Again, congradulations!
Although I never worked with him directly, I know from time spent with the Clear Channel cluster in eastern Idaho that Ray is one of the hardest working, most pleasant people in radio today. Citadel scored big in hiring him. Peak will rue the day.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your kind words, Doc, Jim and Muck! I am truly humbled. Although I miss the guys I worked with at Peak, I am thankful and excited about being at KBOI. The crew there have really made me feel welcome. I will try to become a “Twitter” and “Facebook” guy to keep in touch with all of you. I promise! LOL
A long time ago when I started my radio career in Ontario, Oregon (1kw 1450am KYET / 100fm KWBJ), P.D. Ken Dickinson told me to shoot for the big-time at a 50-thousand watt station. Ken, I’m home!