Board of Director's

Board 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.

Vice Chair

Board Secretary

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.

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.

Board Member

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".

Board Member

Simone is a Sacramento County resident since 2004 where she went for Interior Design School at American River College. Currently she is a Fashion Influencer at Amazon and Creative Consultant at Simone Vianna Art . For many years she was a Radio Producer at KUBU. She has been doing volunteer work around Sacramento and the Bay Area.

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.

Board Member

JP has been a resident of Sacramento County since 2002. Originally from Kansas, she has enjoyed living in Los Angeles area, Fresno, and most recently Fair Oaks. She has a Bachelor degree in Biology and Chemistry, and Bachelor and Masters’ degrees in Physican Assistant Studies. She worked as a chemist in Kansas City and Los Angeles area; teacher at a private Junior and Senior High School near Eagle Rock, CA, and Union Carpenter doing concrete formwork in the industrial division in Los Angeles and Wichita, Ks. She been Physican Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery since 1994. At Access Sacramento, she is a current Radio Producer and had her screenplay selected for the 20th annual Place Called Sacramento Film Festival showing on Oct 5, 2019. She is a theatre and film actor as well as a bassoonist and puppeteer. She owns a drone company and is a FAA licensed pilot as well as a professional photographer. Her goal is to encourage all Sacramento County residents to get involved with Access Sacramento and have their voices heard.