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 Director of Flight Operations, 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"

On Monday, my long time buddy "Shotgun Tom" Kelly" just retold this story I'd told him on his afternoon radio show on Sirius XM's "60's On 6."

About 1994, Peter Smythe of Greater Media, Boston flew me in from Las Vegas to continue discussing my taking over their recently vacated morning show on WMJX-FM Boston.  I ended up not taking that job, but while we were still in discussions, I asked who the last morning guy was, and why he left?  Peter Smythe said, "He split for L.A. and thinks he's going to become a TV star.  Name's Tom Bergeron."  Looks like Tom chose wisely!

Airline Stuff...

 I shot this from the Captain's seat at 3700 feet altitude while First Officer Inbae Lim handled the landing on Runway 15 at Boulder City Airport.  Hidden in that mountain side straight ahead is a beautiful golf course, not visible from any roads or highways below!  I'm told that it's "invitation only" for big spenders or so called "whales" from Caesar's Palace and the MGM Grand.  Since that's definitely not me, and since I've never even swung a golf club, I can't be sure, but I CAN be sure it's a beautiful hidden course.  And to the left, through that mountain pass, that's the city of Las Vegas.   

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) , As always, I take George's lessons to heart. He's e-mailed his approval to me for many of the beautiful ladies I've chosen for my web site.  Yet another model from the WAY south, who's making the beach and bikini look wonderful.  Maybe she's the "Girl From Ipanema?"  I don't think Brazil will EVER exhaust it's supply of spectacular and beautiful ladies on their beaches.  Thank goodness, huh?