Maui Team

Chuck Bergson

President & CEO CHUCK BERGSON, age 45, is currently serving as Director, President and CEO of Pacific Media Group, Inc. and has done so since March of 1990. PMG currently owns and operates 14 radio stations. KPOA FM, KLHI FM, KNUI AM/FM and KMVI AM/FM on Maui, and 4 stations in Hilo and 4 in Kona Hawaii. Bergson also serves as Director and President of Island Airwaves, Inc. Island Airwaves principle business is the development of communications sites commonly known as “antenna farms”, where telecommunications companies lease space to hang their antennas and house their transmitting equipment.

Chuck began his career in broadcasting with The American Broadcasting Company (ABC-TV), New York, NY. in 1983 as an Associate Account Executive in Affiliate Relations. In 1985 he accepted a position as an Account Executive with Retlaw Broadcasting, KMST-TV a CBS affiliate, Monterey, California. In 1987, he was awarded the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) “Entrepreneur” of the Year Award and was promoted to Sales Manager where he remained until his move to Maui in March of 1990.

Chuck, an active member of the Maui Community currently serves as a Past President for the Rotary Club of Lahaina, Director for the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, Director for Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation, Director for the Pacific Cancer Foundation and Trustee for the Maui Preparatory Academy and as an advisor to numerous other community groups.

Chuck is married to Gail and has 2 children Danielle (6) and Rachel (4).

Jack Dugan

COO and Director of Digital

JACK DUGAN, age 36, currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Digital Products for Pacific Media Group. Jack is responsible for the alignment and advancement of all Pacific Media Group teams and products.

After being raised in Upcountry Maui, Jack left for college in California. Jack began his career with Media News Group, working with several newspapers in Northern California. He promptly left "corporate life" to pursue a path of entrepreneurship, and over the course of several years, he launched and subsequently sold a handful of regional publications, mobile apps and other media-related products. Jack has been involved in a handful of start-up companies and consulting projects that range from digital media to aerospace.

vThirtyFive LLC, Dugan's current software development and marketing company, serves a handful of National customers across the USA and is responsible for the development of several technologies and systems currently active with Pacific Media Group.

Jack recently celebrated his 15 year marriage anniversary and is a proud parent of two daughters. He enjoys surfing, hiking, snowboarding and other outdoor activities. Jack is passionate supporter of several Hawaii community programs and is an active volunteer with multiple Maui youth programs.

Ilene Alford

Vice President of Administration Ilene has been with Pacific Media Group since 1998. She started out as a traffic manager for two stations. Her career grew with the company and today Ilene is Business Manager/Director for the entire family of Pacific Media Group stations, including our 6 Maui Radio Stations and 8 Radio Stations on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Sherri Grimes

Director of Promotions, Maui Sherri’s energetic and enthusiastic style leads the stations to top-notch promotions in planning, managing, executing and on-site presences. Her marketing and promotional expertise is what has built many lasting relationships with her clients and promotional partners across the state. Sherri serves as Managing Director of Maui County’s largest annual event, the Maui Fair.

Deanna Davis

Sales & Marketing Specialist, Maui Deanna joined Pacific Media Group in 2003 and brought along her solid background in retail/wholesale sales and management. She has worked with a number of Maui business owners in developing creative and unique advertising campaigns that address their specific needs. Deanna believes in getting to know you and your business inside and out to help you achieve your key marketing objectives.

Charly Espina Takahama

Sales & Marketing Specialist, Maui Charly brings over 25 years of radio experience to Pacific Media Group, with the majority of those years as an on-air personality/voice talent, executing creative marketing campaigns in the Oahu market. Hear Charly as the female half of Maui’s Morning Show on 99.9 KISS FM. Since joining the Pacific Media Group sales team in 2003, she has used that creative spin for many Maui businesses, as well as spearheaded Pacific Media Group’s successful Job Fairs.

Tara Dugan

Senior Account Manager, Maui

Coming from a background as co-publisher of several print publications, Tara loves the flexibility and accountability of digital media. Tara loves helping clients utilize their campaigns. Working closely with clients to see how to best leverage Pacific Media Group's various radio/digital & video media platforms with the goal of developing a strong successful partnership.

Tara is very thankful for her job, husband and family. Her two girls keep her very busy driving all over the island getting them to dance and Maui United soccer practices & games. Though it is exhausting at times, she wouldn't trade it for the world.

Jennifer Bormet

Senior Account Executive, Maui Jennifer Bormet, Senior Account Executive at Pacific Media Group is responsible for developing new and growing existing partnerships. Using a consultative approach, she develops multi reach advertising programs that consistently provide value and leads to long lasting relationships. Jennifer brings over 20 years of sales experience to the table and produces results.

Prior to moving to the Hawaiian islands, Jennifer worked for OfficeMax, as a Senior Business Development Manager. She worked with C-level clients designing procurement programs that streamlined processes and reduced their bottom line. Jennifer consistently achieved her goals and was a winner of the Max Performers Award.

As a Sales Manager at Hartz Construction, Jennifer worked closely with architects and the entire construction crew to close over 90 million dollars in sales. She was awarded numerous awards including Sales Person of the Year.

When Jennifer is not working she volunteers her time for several charitable causes including American Heart Association Maui and the Hawaii State Department of Education. She also enjoys spending time with her family outdoors.

Jason Fabrao

Senior Account Executive, Maui Jason was raised on Lanai and graduated from Colorado State with a degree in Business and Marketing. Retired from the United States Marine Corps after 30 years of service. He started his career in Radio back in 2004 with CBS Radio - Portland and Fox TV in Oregon before moving back to Hawaii in 2014. Member of the Marine Corps Aviation Association.

Wendy Osher

News Director, Maui Wendy Osher began her career in local radio in 1998 after graduating from the University of Southern California with a BA in Journalism. In 2000 she was hired as News Director for Pacific Media Group where she remains the only full-time broadcast news employee in Maui County.

Dorene Moniz

Traffic Director, Maui Born and raised on Maui, Dorene Moniz has been in radio since 1987. A Wicks traffic specialist, Dorene has been an asset as the Pacific Media Group Traffic Manager. Dorene started her career when 8 track tapes were still being used.