Andy Forsyth - Co-Owner, Program Director
Andy's passion for "Trop Rock" music is reflected in his book "Trop Rock Songs Stories and Tales" and his TV Show "Trop Rock Music Showcase". He has been involved in music in some form or other for over 50 years and has a keen knowledge of what songs would be a good fit for Trop Rock. He has attended over a dozen different Parrot Head events around the country (most of them numerous times) filming for the TV Show including at MOTM and has been a sponsor of some the events and recently was a co-host for the Laid Back Attack in Seattle.
Ron Gandiza, US Veteran (USAF), is a Marketing Technology Strategist with over 28 years of experience in launching new products and services for prominent organizations like Microsoft and NASA. A U.S. Air Force veteran with roots in Honolulu, Hawaii, he has built large support communities and developed learning solutions globally. He is also 'Ronnie Tsunami', the lead singer, keyboardist, steelpan player, ukulele player, and songwriter for Ronnie Tsunami & the Wave Riders.
Music has also been a big part of Sam's life from an early age. He cut his teeth on Hard Rock and even a little Heavy Metal, fell in love with songs with well played electric guitar and complex bass lines. Favorites include Yngwie Malmsteen, Reb Beach, and Rudy Schenker, among others. Inspired by Styx, Rush, and his all-time favorite, The Scorpions. But as he grew older, he found that he really loved the rock ballads. Never been a fan of cheesy repetitious songs, always preferred a well written song, really love the storyteller aspect of music.
Retired Special Program Director for a large firm. Her enthusiasm for Trop Rock, tactful communication skills and solid financial organization helps keep BeachFront on track, organized and moving forward.
Original Founders of BeachFront Radio
DJ Jeff Allen - Co-Founder of BFR
DJ Jeff was a part of the "Trop Rock" World since the early 90’s even before it was called "Trop Rock" and hosted numerous Trop Rock events around the country. He was the host of The Amish Beach Party , heard exclusively on BeachFront Radio and winner of Trop Rock Radio Show of the Year for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. He also won Trop Rock Radio Station Of the Year as program director at a previous station in 2009 and for his BeachFront Radio in 2010, 2011,2012 and 2013 (and 2014 with Cali Carol continuing BeachFront Radio). His programming expertise created the incredible blend of music aired and his vast knowledge of music genres in general along with his passion for Trop Rock made his LIVE shows entertaining for all. Jeff lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in October 2013 but his work will live on forever.
Cali Carol - Co-Founder of BFR
Cali Carol continues to support BeachFront Radio but has turned over the reigns to Andy and Sam. The true heart of Beachfront Radio was DJ Jeff and Cali Carol and where it all started. She will always "Keep On Trockin'"
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