ABOUT
MISSION
TheBigbeat.FM is a commercial-free, non-profit 501(c)(3), streaming radio station whose mission is to raise funds in support of music education, including providing instruments. Our station is supported by the membership of our listeners. The funds raised through memberships will support the broadcasting fees associated with our station and contributions to our partners: Music For Young Minds Foundation and Save The Music Foundation.
VISION
It is fundamental to our mission that the students we support have access to the music and the form of broadcasting that we are working to keep alive. Therefore, the students we support are provided memberships free of charge, enabling exposure to rock music and all the genres that influenced it including blues, jazz, and more. The music is delivered by the hosts in a “free form” style; a lost method of music broadcasting that was foundational to fostering a variety of music genres on radio, including rock.
Board Members
Phil Bergstedt
President and Technical Director
phil@thebigbeat.fm
Phil started his career in broadcast engineering and radio production. During the 80’s the broadcast engineering field was shrinking, and he moved over to IT, where he spent the last 32 years building a successful vocation. With his IT skill set, he has volunteered to be TheBigBeat.FM President and Technical Director. Given his long-time love for radio, this is a great way for him to give back.
Charlie Hubbard
Chairman and Founder
charlie@thebigbeat.fm
Charlie is a husband, father of three, and the Chairman / CEO and Founder of TheBigBeat.FM. He also runs the social media efforts and promotions. Charlie hosts various shows on TheBigBeat.FM, including the Friday Happy Hour. In his professional life, Charlie is a Vice President for a Fortune 10 company, and resides in Texas.
Mike Evans
Vice President and Program Director
mike@thebigbeat.fm
Bambi Nakashima
Board Secretary
bambi@thebigbeat.fm
Hi, my name is Diane (Bambi) and yes, it is my real middle name. At The BigBeat.FM, I currently serve as Board Secretary. My role is administrative, making certain the office runs smoothly and organizing the team’s meetings and events. In my professional role, I am an Office Coordinator who supports executive management at an organization advocating the needs of communities around the globe.
Being a part of TheBigBeat.FM is such a great opportunity to volunteer with such a fantastic team who all support playing a variety of songs we love to hear and getting to partner with Music for Young Minds Foundation with a shared goal to introduce future generations to the joy of music.
Steve Siebenaler
Board Treasurer
steve@thebigbeat.fm
Steve's passion for music started at a young age in the '60s and '70s by playing a musical instrument and attending as many rock concerts as possible. While expanding his musical tastes into classical, blues, and jazz, Steve began his professional career in the engineering field, later transforming into information technology and cloud computing for large industrial and retail companies.
Volunteering for TheBigBeat.FM and supporting the mission of our common cause partners is a great way for Steve to serve a higher purpose to give back and help keep the Music Alive!
C.C. Thomas Jr.
Board Member
ceeceeman@musicforyoungminds.net
Cecil "C.C." Thomas Jr. was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He is a professional musician based in Los Angeles California and is currently the bassist and musical director for Diana Ross. He is an Emmy nominated songwriter and has worked with many other diverse artists such as Babyface, TLC and Jeffrey Osborne. He is the co-director of the Raffia Music Studio music school and serves as the CEO of the Music For Young Minds Foundation 501c3 charity which provides free music classes and lessons for kids who can’t afford it.
