Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Beth Mann determined early in life that broadcasting would be her lifelong career. 

She received her B.A. from the University of Kentucky and her Master’s degree from Western Kentucky University.  She spent 10 years in television and has over 30 years of radio experience. 

Beth is the Owner/President of Ham Broadcasting Co., made up of 14 radio stations and a very successful digital operation, including KBA’s Best Digital Product, YourSportsEdge.com, four out of five years. 

Her stations proudly display three Marconi awards for the best Small Market Station in the Nation.  In 2013, WKDZ earned the coveted Crystal Award for the nation’s best in community service.  The Edge Media Group launched a statewide radio network in March of 2020 with the first program, Travelin’ the Bluegrass, being aired on over 100 Kentucky stations. 

Beth is a recipient of the Kentucky Broadcasters’ Mic Award and a member of the Kentucky Broadcasters Hall of Fame. She is Past President of Kentucky Broadcasters’ Association, and currently serves on the board.  She is also a board member of RAB and a proud member of the International Broadcasters Idea Bank.

She owns WEKT, WKDZ, WKDZ-FM, WHVO, WPKY, WFMW & WKTG in Elkton, Cadiz, Hopkinsville, Princeton, and Madisonville, Kentucky.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Ashli Dansby is the General Manager and Morning Show Host at KMHT Radio in Marshall, TX. Dansby fell in love with radio at 12-years-old, and never pursued another career.

She’s been with KMHT since August of 2009, and has held numerous positions, culminating in being named General Manager during August of 2023.

Dansby has what she describes as a “radio brain,” and understands the challenges and opportunities presented to radio broadcasters today.

Dansby has been nominated as Personality of the Year by the Texas Country Music Association, Texas Regional Radio Report, and the Ameripolitan Awards, respectively.

Dansby is a TAB Board Member, and holds membership in Investigative Reporters and Editors, the Texas Country Music Association and Texas Regional Radio Report.