Pete Hartman
Operations ManagerPete Hartman was born in 1973 and had a wonderful childhood in Greenbrier. He moved to Harrison in 1989 and then attended North Arkansas Community College from 1992-1994.
In 1994, Hartman moved to Fayetteville to attend the University of Arkansas as a journalism student. By January 1995, he had found his way to KUAF as a work-study student - answering phones and doing clerical work. After learning how to cut audio, Hartman soon began working with Kyle Kellams on Ozarks at Large when it was just one episode per week.
It took Hartman almost 10 years to get his bachelor's degree from the university, because he just had too much fun with the college experience. But by 2004, Hartman entrenched himself in all things KUAF and Rick Stockdell had a position for him, if he would write his senior paper and graduate. Which, he did.
Hartman has served as KUAF's operations manager since that time. For Hartman, it is a job that keeps him on his toes with different duties, including voicing KUAF underwriting announcements.
Hartman has many hobbies: fishing, fly-tying, dirt biking, metal detecting, but what he enjoys the most is spending time with his wife, Christine, and his three daughters: Evie, Rosa and Sylvie.
He owns a Subaru.
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KUAF Community SpotlightOzark Natural Foods, a community-owned grocer that also regularly hosts public events, will hold a local vendor fair Saturday, June 14. Pete spoke with Lisa Canote, ONF's marketing director, to learn more. -
KUAF Community SpotlightA conversation with Evan Johnson, conservation easement manager at the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, about an upcoming workshop in Huntsville that explores how conservation easements can help protect working farms and the Ozarks’ diverse natural landscapes. -
KUAF Community SpotlightA conversation with Katy Henriksen, founding director of Trillium Salon Series, about Microplastique — an experimental music performance blending toy instruments with traditional ones, presented in partnership with Likewise Community in Fayetteville. -
AID Arkansas, a local nonprofit working to help survivors of trafficking and child abuse, will celebrate its tenth anniversary with a community celebration at George’s Majestic Lounge on Wednesday. -
On today’s show, Northwest Arkansas Pride Weekend is back later this month with musical performances, parades and parties. We’ll hear from Richard Gathright, the festival’s director. Plus, a brand new edition of Sound Perimeter and reports from the 2025 Kids Count Data book. -
KUAF Community SpotlightEducator Hal Cuff stops by the Carver Center for Public Radio to talk about the annual June Bug Jam, a benefit for Headwaters School in Red Star, Arkansas. The event includes guided outdoor adventures, live music and more. -
KUAF Community SpotlightMembers of the NWA Ghostbusters stop by KUAF to talk about their upcoming fundraiser at Arkadia Retrocade benefiting the NWA Women’s Shelter — and to clear the Carver Center for Public Radio of any paranormal activity. -
KUAF Community SpotlightA conversation with Stephanie Bolin, outreach coordinator at the Beaver Watershed Alliance, about War Eagle Appreciation Day — a free community event held on the banks of War Eagle Creek that combines music, nature, family-friendly activities, and hands-on environmental education and stewardship. -
KUAF Operations Manager Pete Hartman provides a weekend's worth of happenings around northwest Arkansas featured in his regular segment, The Community Spotlight. -
A new study shows that microplastics are harming freshwater streams. On today's show, we'll hear more about that study and what individuals can do to help. Also, a new law in Arkansas mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms. However, some Christian leaders oppose this measure. Plus, the annual Artosphere Festival returns, and we'll learn what's new.
