OUR TEAM
KSRC Media Plus is a women-owned media production company with over 65 years of combined experience in television and digital media. We specialize in marketing, branding, and professional storytelling, helping elevate your brand with creativity, expertise, and passion.
KIM GAGNE
Kim Gagne is a veteran news, talk, reality, and court TV show producer who earned two Daytime Emmy Awards for NBC and ENDEMOL'S hit daytime talk show Steve Harvey in the category of "Outstanding Talk Show: Informative." In addition, she is also a double Telly Award and Lone Star Emmy Award Winner.
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Kim is an accomplished development consultant/producer on television talk show pilots, startups, and reality series. She has created, developed, and pitched series ideas to network executives for primetime television, and has been one of the driving forces behind some of Houston’s hottest shows and other well-known syndicated shows, including City Under Siege (FOX-TV), Great Day Houston (CBS-KHOU), Texas Justice (Twentieth Television/FOX-TV), The Steve Harvey Project (BET/CENTRIC), and The Steve Harvey Show (NBC/ENDEMOL). She has also produced short documentaries and acted as 1st and 2nd AD on national commercials for Toyota, Miller Beer, AARP, Invisalign, Neom and more.
In addition to producing television, Kim was the Executive Producer for Harvey’s State Farm Neighborhood Awards for six years where she honed her craft as a live event show runner. Her outstanding leadership and communication skills, as well as her successful track record has kept her on the short list when companies need a powerful, get-the-job-done production manager for concerts, award shows, non-profit events or festivals.
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Kim also created a boutique production and public relations firm, Maxthatcommunications, LLC where she managed campaigns for clients and brands such as Beyonce’s BeyGOOD Charity, Steve Harvey, tennis legend Zina Garrison, actress Lynn Whitfield, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Jack Yates/George Floyd Family, Amazing 102.5 FM, Yolanda Adams, Winston Contemporary Art, Celebrity Chefs, Michael Gabriel, Jake Smollett and multiple non-profit organizations.
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Kim was named one of Houston’s Top 30 Influential Women and has been featured in many articles and news stories on female producers and entrepreneurs. She has been awarded Congressional honors and given her own proclamation declaring, May 16th "Kim Gagne Day" in the City of Houston. In addition to her media endeavors, Kim also published her first book, How To Win: My Life In Television.
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Kim holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of St. Thomas. She is married with three children.
CRISTINA KOOKER
For more than 26 years, Cristina Kooker has been mic checking her way through media — from Houston’s local airwaves to nationally syndicated TV. You may know her from a variety of sports and lifestyle shows, or from her years as co-host of Teen Talk, a nationally syndicated series that aired on NBC, WB, and FOX affiliates, or perhaps as the energetic reporter and periodic host of Great Day Houston (KHOU Ch 11).
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Most recently, Cristina is recognized as the creator / host of The Now with Cris on FOX LOCAL, a fresh, authentic look at Houston life filled with laughter, behind-the-scenes moments, and real conversations that remind us why this city shines, and why we and our families call it home.
Along with Kim Gagné, Cristina is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the Houston-based award-winning advertising agency and creative shop, KSRC Media Plus. Under her leadership, the company produces and manages The Now with Cris along with a range of creative projects, branded content, print and commercial campaigns for clients across industries. Her hands-on approach and genuine connection with both audiences and clients have established KSRC Media Plus as a trusted name in branding, production and a broad range of platform agnostic media buying.
Off-camera, Emmy Award nominee, and multi-Telly winner Cristina is a seasoned media strategist, marketing executive, PR professional, entrepreneur, sought-after event emcee, and community advocate. Her passion for storytelling and connecting with people drives every project she pursues.
She holds a BA in Broadcast Journalism and Mass Communications, and a Minor in Business Marketing from Abilene Christian University. Cristina’s motto is simple: “Stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready.”
MATTHEW KOOKER
Chief Financial Officer at KSRC Media Plus, brings a unique blend of technology expertise and a deep passion for finance to the media and marketing industry. With a robust background in technology and financial strategy, Matthew is dedicated to driving sustainable growth and optimizing resources to support the company’s creative vision. Committed to aligning financial goals with KSRC’s mission, Matthew is poised to lead the company’s financial operations with innovation and precision in this dynamic industry.
EMILIAN WHITE
With 40+ years of broadcast and sales leadership, Emilian drives growth at KSRC Media Plus through expert sales strategy and agency media buying. His extensive experience in sales, marketing and promotion uniquely positioned him to lead many radio stations across the country as an Account Executive and General Sales Manager.
As VP of Sales & Marketing at KSRC Media Plus, Emilian leverages over four decades of broadcast and sales expertise to drive client growth and manage agency media buying. Recognized as a leader with a positive win-win attitude, his commitment to excellence has made him a trusted strategist, consultant, and mentor across industries.
LYNN BIRDWELL
Lynn would love to live in a world where coffee is always hot and Doctor Who never ends. She is a staunch defender of television and film development in Houston and supports the strong base of creative crew and talent available in Texas. She has a long background as an agency broadcast producer and also a production company executive producer. Working on commercials, photography, film, documentaries, episodic series, music videos, and web content for world-class artists, production companies, directors, and photographers, ​she is a key cornerstone for any production. Recent commercial work for global brands like adidas / Reebok, Apple, Athleta, Best Buy, Budweiser, JPMorganChase, Citgo, Ford, The Gap, Gatorade, HCTRA, IKEA, Invisalign, Meow Wolf, Southwest Airlines, Target, Toyota, and Walmart are among her extensive credits list.As Head of Production at KSRC Media Plus, Lynn oversees all production operations, ensuring every project runs smoothly from concept to delivery. She works closely with clients and the creative team to bring high-level storytelling and flawless execution to each campaign.
KAMERON WHITE
With over 7 years of experience in graphic design, illustration, comic art and visual storytelling, Kameron White has a serious love for bold colors, clever concepts, and pixel-perfect creativity. Whether he's designing a logo, a social media campaign, or crafting a custom character for a project, he's all about visuals that pop, connect, and maybe even make you smile. He has had the opportunity to design for major clients, including the City of Houston, PBS, International African American Museum-Charlotte, Walmart and a range of brands and events, delivering visuals that not only look great but also connect with audiences.
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At KSRC Media Plus, Kameron serves as Graphic Illustrator, where he develops original visual assets, supports brand campaigns, and ensures every design aligns with the company’s creative vision. His work is a key part of how KSRC Media Plus brings stories to life for clients.