Tate grew up in Nome, spending many Saturdays watching his dad volunteer at KNOM. Over time, he grew an appreciation for music and for the radio station environment.
After graduating from Nome-Beltz High School in 2015, he attended the University of Alaska Anchorage. He earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with minors in history and international studies. He later interned with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, a christian fellowship he was involved with as a student.
As the internship was ending, COVID-19 drew him back home to Nome. A year later, he began working at KNOM as a program assistant. He took a brief break from KNOM to do mission work overseas, then returned in 2023. In 2024, he stepped into the role of program director.
You’ll find him in the studio preparing on-air logs, recording weather forecasts and hosting on-air. He has also been known to venture outside to help diagnose issues with the radio towers. Be sure to catch him hosting Mammoth Monday Metal Music Madness at 10 p.m. on the FM signal.
Outside the station, Tate is often found playing music, reading nonfiction, and enjoying coffee or tea, all while exploring his spirituality and relationship with God.