Wade Wilkes
Owner, and show host
A graduate of West Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Wade began his career as a Probation Officer before joining the KRFE family business in 1995.
Wade served in Infantry, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations, with multiple deployments to Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Panama, Bosnia, and Iraq. A Bronze Star recipient and combat veteran, he brings integrity, discipline, and leadership to everything he does, both in broadcasting and in the community.
Since taking over the station from his father, Big Ed Wilkes, in 1998, Wade has remained dedicated to preserving KRFE as Lubbock’s only locally owned radio station. He’s a strong supporter of small businesses, a fierce advocate for veterans, and a staunch defender of Second Amendment rights. Wade believes deeply in standing up for freedom, faith, and the values that make America strong.
