Dee Dotson

Dee Dotson was named host and producer of Regionally Speaking, in 2021. Dee is responsible for connecting with the northwest Indiana community newsmakers to share their stories with the Lakeshore Public Media listening audience. She believes in the power of storytelling to engage, teach and change lives. Prior to working at Lakeshore Public Radio, Dee enjoyed giving of her time, talent and resources to various community organizations.  

In June 2025, Dee's dedication to Lakeshore Public Media's excellence and community impact led to her appointment as Vice President of Radio Operations. In this role, Dee combines her strategic vision with a servant leadership philosophy guided by Tim Fargo's mantra: "Leadership is service not position".

A proud Indiana University Northwest graduate, Dee holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and is a very active member of the local alumni association.

When she’s not busy pouring over the daily news cycle, Dee shifts her focus to unscripted anthropological studies (reality TV) which have absolutely no impact on the current debt ceiling. Dee finds her greatest joy at home. She loves to spend time with her husband, children, and beloved pooch Lexie and her three rescued feline siblings.