Dan Hardee is the Brand Manager and Afternoon Personality on 99.5 The Mountain, an Adult Rock radio station in Denver, Colorado, overseeing content strategy, talent, operations and branding.  He also serves as the Classic Rock Afternoon Personality on Audacy sister station 96.5 WCMF and Brand Manager for 98.9 The Buzz in Rochester, New York.  Dan also hosts daily customized local shows on radio stations across the country with Local Radio Networks' Classic Hits format.

 

Originally from Colorado Springs, Dan is an alumnus of Colorado State University-Pueblo, graduating in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Broadcasting & New Media Studies.  Dan also enjoys sharing his enthusiasm of the broadcasting industry with the next generation, having served as an instructor at the Colorado Media School.

 

Prior to joining Denver radio in 2011, his career included stints at TV and radio stations in Pueblo and Colorado Springs, as well as a worldwide syndicated music show for WestwoodOne.

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In addition to radio, Dan performs voiceovers and also owns and operates his own event DJ & emcee company; hosting successful weddings, parties and corporate events for over 18 years.