Biography
Harry Robert “Bob” Gourley III was a respected radio executive, station owner, and community leader whose broadcasting career spanned more than four decades. As owner of KSLV-AM in Monte Vista from 1979 until his passing in 2019, and president of San Luis Valley Broadcasting, Gourley strengthened local radio service throughout southern Colorado. His expansion of the company’s broadcast operations included KSLV-FM, KYDN-FM, and an FM translator, extending programming and community connections throughout the San Luis Valley. He also served as general manager for several prominent Colorado Springs radio stations, including KKCS, KCCY, KKLI, KVUU, and KIBT.
Under Gourley’s leadership, KKCS earned the National Association of Broadcasters’ prestigious Crystal Radio Award for Outstanding Community Service and was recognized as a Country Music Association Station of the Year finalist. Gourley also received the Colorado Broadcasters Association’s Harry Hoth Award in recognition of his contributions to broadcasting. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he was widely admired for his commitment to mentorship, employee development, and community service. His leadership philosophy emphasized serving listeners, advertisers, and colleagues equally, leaving a lasting influence on the stations, communities, and broadcasters whose careers he helped shape.
