Bill Gardner

What Are thoseTrophies???

Another of America's leading radio consultants and a national name you know, (not George Johns, by the way),  humorously calls Bill Gardner "the best radio morning man in America NOT currently on the air!"  We protect his confidence, but ask and he'll let me whisper his name to you.

During the halcyon days at KOOL-FM Phoenix with General Manager Clancy Woods and Program Director Tim Maranville, our many number one "25-54 adults and 12+ persons" rating "books" were rewarded with these personalized trophies, still proudly displayed here at our home. Bill Gardner's ability to "remain under the radar," (amazingly sometimes even to his own consultants and management), has allowed him to "sneak into a situation," and enjoy some of the most defense- free, dramatic turnarounds, and a 100% success record as morning personality and program executive! 

An Exact Fit For Your Job Needs?

Bill Gardner has been an "immediate impact player" in Adult Contemporary, Country, Oldies, Classic Hits, and Rock & Roll radio.  There's "easy-to-document" success* as a Drive Time On Air Personality, a VP/Programming or Program Director, even President/General Manager while owner-operator of an Arizona AM/FM combo, many times assuming both senior programming and morning drive on air roles simultaneously back when doing both was thought to be impossible :-)  And this "easy-to-document success" doesn't happen some of the time...it happens every time!

( *Ask for your copy of the Arizona Republic July 31, 1999 article where with virtually no other change in KOOL 94.5 mornings other than hiring Bill Gardner, the Spring 1999 ratings "book" their radio and TV columnist detailed Bill Gardner with "the biggest gain in Valley radio," almost instantly moving from 13th to 4th most popular morning show in Phoenix")

Bill Gardner On The Air!

You've found the site for airchecks, interview samples, resume, letters of recommendation and more for legendary radio morning guy Bill Gardner, for almost a decade through 2008 the top-rated morning personality of KOOL-FM Phoenix, as well as morning personality and program director for Los Angeles area's 92.7 Jill FM through summer 2010.

And a special thank you to the many KOOL 94.5 Phoenix listeners who've sought me out via search engines and sent emails to my email address below.  Even after more than ten years, new emails continue to arrive in my inbox!  Really!  Your thoughts and loyalty are genuinely appreciated!  It's nice to be missed, especially when I wasn't given a chance to say goodbye!

 Bill Gardner IN The Air!

Jeff Schutt, our airline's Chief Pilot, jokes I should have TWO web sites..."Bill Gardner On The Air" and "Bill Gardner IN The Air!"   My current position is as a full time Airline Captain, with 4AM breakfast in progress here.

My "New, Old Radio Picture"

 Legendary rock and roll radio station WIBG Philadelphia.  I'm second from the right in this picture from Billboard Magazine, and my boss, Program Director Jack Reynolds right of me. Jack and I really worked well together, and remained in touch until his much too soon surprise passing at age 60 while working for Capitol Records in Southern California about fifteen years ago.  We remained in touch through the years, and when I told Jack I was hosting a trip to Ireland with a plane load of my listeners from KOOL Phoenix in 2003, he said "Billy....I know you're a beer guy and you've GOT to try an amazing beer over there called Smithwick's.  You'll love it.   It's the BEST" .  Really miss Jack and our friendship.  Jack knew me well.  He was right...it IS the best.  Even though it's now made by Guinness in Dublin Ireland, I've ordered it by the keg before. But couldn't believe when I walked into the keg room at my local store last week, this is the first keg I saw of several dozen in the cooler.  It's an omen. Cheers, Jack Reyolds!   It's now on tap at our home, probably will be through the holidays this year..

Airline Stuff...

 This classic photo is on display at Grand Canyon West Airport.  And contrary to what local manager there Saul Del La Cruz says, it's NOT "Bill Gardner on his first day at work for our airline"  :-)

 Hey George Johns...  Those Beautiful Girls Keep On Coming!

  "If you want people to visit your web site, you'd better have a picture of a beautiful girl!" One of my favorite quotes from radio consultant George Johns, (www.georgejohns.com) who's e-mailed his approval to me for many of the beautiful ladies I've chosen for my web site.  Meet Mexican actress Galilea Montijo.  Someone please get me something cool to drink!   Born June 5, 1973 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Galilea

began her career by winning "La Chica TV" in 1993.  Since then, she's racked up dozens of acting credits on Mexican television.