'69 Communication Arts and Sciences
2015 Outstanding Communication Arts and Sciences Alumni Award
James M. Kefford '69 Communication Arts and Sciences is a radio entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He was a pioneer in the FM radio industry for over 30 years and led Drake-Chenault, a radio syndication company. Jim was a director of the National Association of Broadcasters. He also worked in the community bank movement in Australia before retiring. In 2010, Jim wrote a memoir of his 35 years in the FM radio industry, titled Champagne and Caviar: A Radio Man's Dreams, Challenges and Adventures.