CELEBRATED 5 YEARS IN 2024
SENIOR MEDIA COACH
Kevin Hurd
What did you do before you were a Miner?
+ I worked in television news for five years as a reporter at WEAU 13 News in Eau Claire, WI and a morning anchor at KDLT-TV in Sioux Falls, SD. I also worked for Coborn’s, Inc. as a Communication and Engagement Specialist. While I especially enjoyed the fun and fast-paced environment morning news offers, I don’t miss the 2:30 a.m. wakeup times!
Share your favorite client memory.
+ It’s hard to choose, so I’m going to cheat and say two! One of my favorite memories is the onsite work we do each year with Twin Cities Pride. This is one of the largest festivals in Minneapolis, and there is always a lot of energy and interest in the event from the media. I also had the opportunity to visit Kenya to provide onsite support for a summit hosted by the Starkey Hearing Foundation. This unforgettable experience offered me the chance to visit a new continent and meet inspiring hearing professionals providing vital hearing health care services in their communities.
What would you tell your 20-year-old self?
+ At 20 years old, my view of the world was so limited. I knew I wanted to be an anchor/reporter – which I got to do – but there are so many career paths and experiences to partake in. I’ve never shied away from those opportunities, but I think if I’d known about these possibilities at this age, it may have opened doors I didn’t even consider!
If you could time travel and spend a day at any past or future event, where would you go?
+ I would travel forward in time to see the changing of a new century, such as 2300 or 2400. I think it would be fascinating to see how civilization and technology evolves in the next 200-300 years, meet distant family members and see whether some of my favorite places are still standing!
What do you enjoy doing when you aren’t at work?
+ My girlfriend, Rachel, and I love to travel. It is our goal to see as many places as we can together. We’ve been fortunate to take many trips together, and a couple of my favorites have been our trip to Belize and a cruise.
What’s your favorite way to relax and recharge?
+ I love to walk! It feels so good to get steps in, especially on a warm, sunny day. Anytime I can do this around a lake or scenic area is a huge plus!
CELEBRATED 5 YEARS IN 2024