Access Sacramento Board of Directors

Don Henkle -- Board Chair
Don has been a Sacramento County resident for 17 years and is a firm believer in diversity, equality, community and a free speech advocate. Don has had previous board experience. Don served as a Board Chair for the LGBT Center in Las Vegas, NV and also served as a member of the City of Sacramento Animal Care Advisory Committee.

Don is employed as Executive Retail manager for 37 years and counting. Don is a current Producer/Host in both Television and Radio at Access Sacramento.

Bob Smith -- Vice-Chair

Bob Smith has been a resident of Sacramento since 1971. Bob has a broadcast background as a DJ and news/sports announcer in the 70’s. Bob held positions as Program Director, Sales Manager and then VP of Station Development with General Broadcasting Corporation in California. Bob moved from radio to the insurance field becoming a State Farm agent in 1977 and is still running his agency today in the Pocket area. With a life-long interest in broadcasting, Bob has become an active member with Access Sacramento to promote and participate in public, community based broadcasting.

Van Gordon -- Board Secretary

Van worked for the CA Dept of Motor Vehicles for many years and is now retired. Van is also part of the Friends of MLK Library and Friends of CA State Fair. Van also produces a program for Access Sacramento called "In, Out and about Sacramento".

Kim Mims -- Board Member

Kim is a first generation Sacramentian with parents originally from Louisiana. However, ultimately, they first met right here, in California’s capital city. Kim holds an associate degree in Television Production from Consumnes River College and bachelor’s degree in Communications from Sacramento State University. Post-graduation, Kim held the position of coordinator with the Sacramento Film Commission. Currently she works in a communications and production capacity for California Bountiful TV. As a local film supporter and enthusiast, Kim has been active as volunteer for the Sacramento International Film Festival and as a short film producer for Sac Fashion Week¬¬’s -- Fashion On Film festival.

M. Edward Fletcher -- Board Programming Chair

Longtime Sacramento Bee reporter Ed Fletcher is also a budding filmmaker, with a documentary film in production. Ed's creative exploration has included performing, improv and stand-up comedy as well as attending the Burning Man counterculture festival annually. After growing up in Sacramento's suburbs, he attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He returned to Sacramento in 2000 as a staff writer at The Bee.

Simone Vianna -- Board Member

Simone is a Sacramento county resident and owns her own business r-Designs by Simone Vianna. Simone is also part of the Sacramento Fashion Week event and also part of Alternatives Pregnancy Center. For many years Simone has had her own radio program on KUBU and supports Access Sacramento.

Robert Morin -- Board Member

Robby has been a Sacramento Resident for 20 years. Robby is currently working with the Sacramento based technology company Luxer One where he serves as the Director of Operations. Robby is currently enrolled at Sacramento State University seeking a bachelors degree in Political Science.

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