General Manager
Beck Barr
gm@kups.net
Hey! I’m Beck (he/they) and I’m the General Manager for KUPS. I am a senior majoring in Political Theory and minoring in Education. When I’m not being GM, you can find me making pizza or hanging out with my bunny, George. My office hours are Mon/Fri 12-2. Stop by and say hi, or email me if you have any questions. So excited to be back in the booth 🙂
Programming Director
Ethan Nicol
programming@kups.net
Ethan Nicol is the Programming Director at KUPS. He likes bugs, popcorn jelly beans, bolo ties and tricks. He has never liked ABBA and would like to keep it that way. Drive like your kids live here.
Business Manager
Gabi Marler
business@kups.net
Gabi is a senior Theatre and Communications Major at UPS. She likes coffee, Stanley Tucci, and receiving job offers from people who read her bio.
Marketing and Promotions Director
Max Kusel
marketing@kups.net
Max (he/him) is the Marketing and Promotions director at KUPS. Born in New York City, Max now lives in Manchester, Vermont when he is not at UPS. Max is a communication major with a minor in Chinese. When not in class or the KUPS studio, you can usually find Max either watching the Weather Channel or sampling some of the tasty food across Tacoma. Contact Max if you have any marketing ideas or just want to chat.
Specialty Director
Eliana Goldberg (she/her)
specialty@kups.net
Hey Y’all Im a junior from Colorado double majoring in Politics & Government and Religion. You can usually find me taking naps in awkward spaces or on the hunt for a good snack. I love a good song cover and one time I threw up on a olympian. Ask me about my fraternity presidency.
Specialty Director
Anna Dupont (she/they)
specialty@kups.net
Junior from St Paul MN studying bio and Spanish. Lover of sci fi novels, vegetables, paddling, and underground hip hop.
Alternative Director
Hayden Smith
alternative@kups.net
Hello! I’m Hayden (he/they), one of the co-alt music directors. I’m a junior majoring in psychology and minoring in neuroscience. I love to explore the rich history of independently produced music in the PNW and am on a quest to hug Doug Martsch.
Alternative Director
Chayne Connor
alternative@kups.net
Hi there, my name is Chayne (he/him), a co-alternative music director at KUPS! I’m from sunny Manhattan Beach, California. I am a senior majoring in economics and minoring in business. My favorite things consist of plants, rock formations, and forest green.
Loud Rock Director
Willard Franklin
loudrock@kups.net
Howdy. I’m Willard (he/they), a Senior majoring in Theatre Arts & minoring in Philosophy. I’ve done shows spanning from DIY Emo self-help to an experimental Degrassi talk show to now nightcore & powerviolence. I like abrasive [stuff.] I am an abrasive [stuff.] My online dating profile consists of egregious lies & pictures of me next to roadkill.
Hip-Hop Director
Milo Hensley
hiphop@kups.net
Milo (he, she or they pronouns)
Hip Hop Music Director at KUPS. Used to be in an instagram group chat with Lil B where he’d send us memes about himself. My pizza topping combo is mushrooms, onions and pineapple.
Electronic Music Director
Tio Lloyd
electronic@kups.net
Tio (he/him) is the electronic music director at KUPS. Tio spends his days skiing, building geodesic domes, and playing music with his friends. If you see him give him a high five and tell him your favorite album you’ve listened to recently!
Production Director
Sam Golphenee
production@kups.net
Hi! I’m Sam (she/her), and I am the production director at KUPS! I’m a senior at UPS, majoring in biology. I also do costuming and wardrobe for our theater! I enjoy listening to good music as well as music that is bad. My other hobbies include making art and buying mugs from thrift stores.
Webmaster
Ella DeMerritt
communications@kups.net
Ella (she/they) is the webmaster at KUPS, and while she’s not playing around with the website, she can be found playing Dungeons and Dragons, having dance parties in her bedroom, baking various baked goods, and just hanging out.
Media Intern
Eva Schweber
intern@kups.net
Hi everyone! My name’s Eva and I am a media intern at KUPS <3. I am originally from Los Angeles, I use she/her pronouns and I am a sophomore majoring in art history. I am a big fan of the “good for her” film trope, elderflower beverages, and drawing silly little things.
Media Intern
Sabine Harris-Boundy
She/they
Hey, I’m Sabine (suh-bean), and I’m a junior majoring in English and GQS and minoring in Education. Big into gardening, cooking, and being outside (especially in the rain). Discovering new music and hanging with pals are my big time passions.
Marketing Intern
Sam Gerrish
Sam (she/her) is one of the marketing interns at KUPS. She is undeclared at the moment but thinking about being a natural science bio major. Most easily identified by her common lack of footwear.
Business Intern
Bella Sanchez
Bella (she/they) is the business intern at KUPS. She hates katy perry. They love walking around finding cool houses, drinking coffee at divs, meeting new people (introduce yourself to her!), and listening to new artists. Aspiring lizard owner. Favorite colors: sage and forrest green, burgundy, brown, black. Fun fact: Never had a pickle.
Music Director Intern
Matthew Babor
Matthew (he/him) is a history major who knows entirely too much about American jazz diplomacy in the Cold War. When he’s not groovin’ to some Ella and Louis in the booth, you might catch him building legos, WWOOFing, or paying way too much money to develop his film photos. Wants to be just like Patrick Carney when he grows up.
Music Director Intern
Jake Larson
Yo! I’m Jake (he/him) and I am extremely excited to be working for KUPS this semester! I go by DJ KARBZ, THE CRUST, or BIG LOAF when I’m slinging tunes. When not in the booth, I’m probably either cooking up something tasty in the kitchen, or scouring the earth for new funky and tinted sunglasses to add to my collection.
Production Intern
Libby Regan
Hey! My name is Libby and I use they/them pronouns. I’m from San Francisco and am a freshman. I love art and art history. I love oil painting, mix tape making, and stained glass soldering. My favorite play is MacBeth and my favorite Wiggle is Jeff.
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