AETN Engage Contributors

Chuck Dovish - Read Chuck Dovish's Posts

Before coming to AETN, Chuck Dovish was mainly known for his “Travelin’ Arkansas” segments which aired on KTHV- Channel 11 for more than 25 years. Since October of 2005, Chuck has been producing and hosting  –“Exploring Arkansas” which showcases all the high adventure the Natural State has to offer.  This one-of-a-kind program features the most breathtaking and spectacular sights in Arkansas. There’s extreme adventure like hang gliding, kayaking, rappelling, wild caving, not to mention some of Arkansas’ best kept secrets such as secluded and scenic waterfalls and unusual wildlife.

Chuck has been exploring Arkansas for more than 30 years and continues to surprise and entertain viewers with his sights and subjects. His philosophy throughout the years has always been to illuminate the culture and heritage of Arkansas, in addition to conservation and preservation of the pristine outdoors of the Natural State.  He says he’s always trying to promote our great state in any way, shape or form that he can.

“Exploring Arkansas” can be seen Monday nights at 6:30 on AETN.  The show repeats Sundays at 4:30pm. 

Julie Irby - Read Julie Irby's Posts

Who am I.  huh.  Marketing Director for AETN.  Somebody's mom...happily.  Athlete....painfully.  Life-time lover of public t.v. and NPR...intelligently.  I can't help myself.  It's good stuff, man.

Dan Koops - Read Dan Koops's Posts

Dan Koops, an outreach producer and 22-year veteran here at AETN, a job that is always challenging and at times extremely rewarding. And although we all wear lots of hats here, one of my main responsibilities is to develop and work with community partners and AETN/PBS content producers to extend the reach and scope of the our broadcast offerings well past the air dates. This is done in a variety of ways; including workshops, town hall meetings, leadership summits, exhibits, program screenings and a variety of "new media" techniques like this AETN Engage web site. Working with willing community partners never fails to be the best way to reach out and engage so many of Arkansas's communities. 

Arlton Lowry - Read Arlton Lowry's Posts

Arlton Lowry is the Web Content and Social Media Coordinator at AETN. Arlton helps AETN engage the Arkansas community through social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Posterous, Tumblr, and Blogging. He also designs and develops AETN micro-sites for media campaigns and promotions. Arlton has worked for organizations like Apple Computers, Arkansas Childrens Hospital, and KTHV Channel 11 News. Arlton is a 2008 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he received a B.A. in Mass Communications and minored in Information Technology.

Tiffany L. Verkler - Read Tiffany L. Verkler's Posts

Tiffany Verkler serves as Promotions Supervisor for AETN. Having been with the network since 2004, Tiffany is responsible for media relations, marketing efforts, the CPB My Source initiative, Community Cinema and various other duties. She serves as chair of the executive committee of the Communications Council for the National Educational Telecommunications Association. Prior to her work at AETN, Tiffany served as Education Editor and Newspapers in Education Coordinator for a weekly newspaper in Northeast Arkansas. She is a 2002 graduate of the University of Central Arkansas with a BA in Mass Communications - Journalism and a native of Black Rock, Ark.