KDBL's Pearson Exits: Townsquare KDBL/Yakima, WA Brand Mgr./morning host Jim Pearson has exited after less than a year. He joined last April (CAT 4/1/20) following more than 16 years with KTOM/Monterey, CA. Pearson is currently seeking his next opportunity and can be reached here. At KDBL, Dir./Content Brian Stephenson is seeking a successor. Interested candidates can send résumés and airchecks to him here.