10 Questions with ... Fred Rico

NAME:Fred Rico POSITION:PD and Director of Programming STATION:KOHT (PD),KTZR & KXEW (Dir./Programming) MARKET:Tucson, AZ COMPANY:Clear Channel BORN:Tucson, AZ RAISED:Tucson, AZ

1. What was your last non-Industry job?

I was an industrial tools salesman.

2. You were in Tucson at KOHT...you took PD gig at KIKI for 7 years. How has Tucson changed since you left?

There are more Mexicans now.

3. What animal would be describe you as a person and why?

A St. Bernard because it's a big dog.

4. How has Fred Rico evolved in the corporate world of radio?

I'm a better user of time

5. Where do you see yourself in five years?

I see myself as happy as I am now.

6. Who do you consider to be your mentor(s)?

I've picked up so much stuff from all those who I've worked with. Tim Richards, Rich Hawkins, Rick Thomas, Paul Wilson and even guys I only worked with briefly gave me great direction like Michael Martin and Dave Shakes.

7. Leno or Letterman? Conan or Kimmel?

Letterman and Conan.

8. Highlight of your senior prom?

The after party.

9. If you were to leave Radio today and you could choose any other occupation, what would it be?

Modeling...I've got that look.

10. You are driving across country. Each night in your hotel room you have to watch the same 2 TV shows (different episodes each night). What 2 shows would they be?

Three's Company, Scooby-Doo

A freak gravitational shift has added three hours to everyday. What would you do with those extra three hours?

School maybe a few hours a day to learn something new from an expert on a subject is good for la mente.