Red River Farm Network
The RRFN Team
President, Farm Broadcaster and Advertising
Don joined the Red River Farm Network as a farm broadcaster in 2003 and is now the company’s president. Don was inducted into the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2018. He has also been honored as the National Farm Broadcaster of the Year and is a past NAFB president.
Vice President, Public Relations and Marketing
Kolleen brings a wealth of skills to the Red River Farm Network. Previously, she was the director of public relations and marketing with Heart of America Restaurant/Machine Shed and a member of the Grand Forks Chamber Ambassadors committee.
Farm Broadcaster
Randy joined the Red River Farm Network in 2007 after stops in the West Point, Nebraska and Willmar, Minnesota radio markets. He farmed for 20 years at Clara City, Minnesota.
Sales and Advertising
Jay joined the Red River Farm Network team in 2011. His agriculture roots began with growing up on a diversified grain, sugarbeet and livestock farm in the southern Red River Valley.
Ashley Lannen is the hub of most daily activities at the Red River Farm Network. As office manager, bookkeeper and traffic director, she interfaces with everyone at the network to coordinate advertising content and programming schedules.
Tyler brings a unique perspective to the Red River Farm Network team of reporters. Tyler is a native of Ligonier in southeastern Pennsylvania. He is an Air Force veteran with a focus on Mandarin Chinese linguistics.
Melissa joined the Red River Farm Network in May 2024 after graduating from the University of Minnesota-Crookston. Melissa was raised on a hobby farm in Aldrich, Minnesota where her passion for agriculture started.
