Staff at CHLY 101.7FM

Jesse Woodward

Executive Director / Station Manager— Hired in 2018, Jesse is responsible for all administrative aspects of CHLY and the Radio Malaspina Society. Jesse writes grants, coordinates fundraising, handles communication, and is responsible for overseeing all staff, volunteers and members at CHLY. Previous to working at CHLY, Jesse sat as Board of Directors President from 2014 to 2018, and one year as Treasurer from 2013 to 2014. Outside of his work at CHLY, he works as a freelance communications designer. His musical tastes are eclectic, he enjoys good beer and coffee, and he rides his bike everywhere.

Regular Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 10:30 AM–5:00 PM
Email for meeting.

Contact:
jesse.woodward@chly.ca
executive.director@chly.ca

Arbie Fru

Program Coordinator — Arbie is responsible for on-air and technical aspects at CHLY. As Program Coordinator, Arbie reviews program proposals for approval with Jesse. He also handles day-to-day trafficking of all on-air programming: shows, public service announcements, advertising, station IDs, etc. Arbie first started at CHLY as its volunteer Music Coordinator and enjoys jazz.

Regular Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Email for meeting.

Contact:
arbie.fru@chly.ca
program.coordinator@chly.ca

Lauryn Mackenzie

News Reporter — Lauryn is a LJI-funded news reporter.

Regular Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Email for meeting.

Contact:
lauryn.mackenzie@chly.ca
news@chly.ca

Joe Pugh

Host & Producer — Joe is the host and producer of Midcoast Morning, CHLY’s news and current affairs program.

Regular Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Email for meeting.

Contact:
joe.pugh@chly.ca
news@chly.ca

Past Staff

  • Mick Sweetman—LJI Reporter (July 2023 to March 2024)

  • Will Hough—Junior Producer (Summer 2022 + Summer 2023)

  • Sebastian Soble—Junior Producer (Summer 2022 + Summer 2023)

  • Janel Jezierski——Junior Producer (Summer 2022)

  • Joe Pugh—Junior Producer + Summer Camp Coordinator (2021)

  • Elijah Robinson–Junior Reporter (2021)

  • Lauryn Mackenzie—Junior Reporter (2020)

  • Miranda Peterson—Junior Producer + Summer Camp Coordinator (2020)

  • Kaylie Russell—Summer Station Assistant (2019)

  • Adam Barron—Summer Station Assistant (2018)