Alpha Media/Lincoln GM Julie Gade Retires from Radio

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | 12:40pm CT

Julie Gade

Alpha Media/Lincoln, NE, General Manager Julie Gade retired on October 1 after a rewarding career in broadcasting. During her careeer, she achieved the Silver Medal Award issued by the American Advertising Federation recognizing men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the advertising industry as well as becoming the Nebraska Broadcasters Association first woman chair.

"When you do something since 1977 it's both exciting and terrifying when it's time to walk away," said Gade. Her career has been "crazy fun and rewarding almost every day," she said. "Radio, our websites, and digital advertising products have been evolving, but one thing that has not changed is the family bond you feel with broadcasters anywhere in the country. They seem to all have a common desire to help, educate and entertain their listeners and viewers. I will miss that energy, their intelligence and insatiable need for humor on a daily basis."

Gade thanked Portland, Oregon-based Alpha Media and Regional President, George Pelletier of Omaha for the opportunity "to lead this fabulous group of stations" (KFRX, KZKX, KTGL, KIBZ, KLMS, and the nation's 2019 Heritage Crystal Award winner KFOR).

Pleasant Dale native Katie Philippi replaces Gade as General Manager. She has been with the Lincoln stations since 2006. "Over the past 11 years, my day to day role as a sales manager has changed often," said Philippi. "This is part of the reason I am still so invigorated by the career."

After her retirement, Gade "expects to become a scratch golfer, read 5 books a week, and strive for world peace... oh... and recycle everything. In reality, my husband, Jeff, retired from the Lincoln Police Department and Lincoln Public Schools, and my son Cole will no doubt have a whole list of projects I can work on."