Bios

TONY VIDAL - PRESIDENT AND CEO   

Tony Vidal, President and Chief Executive Officer, was born in El Salvador in 1958. He was raised in the television environment as his father helped begin the first television station in El Salvador. Tony moved to Leamington with his family in 1970. His father started a consumer electronics service where Tony found his true calling in electronics. He graduated from Spec Howard School of Broadcast Arts, Michigan in 1982 rejoining his father's business shortly thereafter. Tony began the process of applying for a low-power television station in 2001. A test pattern started December 2004 and regular programming was up and running by March 2005.  tonyvidal@cftv34.tv |  Phone: 519-839-3434

Troy-Ann Massad graduated from Conestoga College with a degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting and began her career in Radio with CJXY (Y95.3) and CHML (900) in Hamilton where she produced and voiced commercials for three years. After taking time to raise a family Troy-Ann returned to Leamington where in April 2008 she joined CFTV 34 as part-time Assignment Editor.  Troy-Ann is enjoying her postition as Station Manager.

tmassad@cftvdt.tv |  Phone: 519-839-3400

 

BILL GAY - NEWS BREAK

Bill Gay is one of the volunteer original staff at CFTV. He began working in Leamington as a radio broadcaster in 1965. At CFTV Bill wears many hats. He covers Town Council every Monday night and is the host of "The Auto Stop" show featuring Leamington's own Bill Sherk. Bill's main duty at CFTV is on air talent as news anchor.

 

James Verbeke - Editor

James Verbeke is currently studying Communication, Media and Film at the University of Windsor.  During his time away from school he splits he schedule to assist at CFTV34 and works on Verbeke Farms.  With his knowledge in Agriculture and communications James has become invaluable to CFTV34 for the new program "the Real Dirt in Agriculture".   He is the primary Editor for "Morning Roast" and many other programs for CFTV34.  His talents stem out to camera operating and directing. verbeke@cftv34.tv