Department of Broadcasting
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WIU Broadcasting Alumni Working in Radio
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Neal Adamski (1995)
Supervisor 911 System
Naperville, IL
Jonathan Ahl (1995)
Asst. News Director WCBU-AM
Peoria, IL
Tara Albertin (2003)
Media Relations Republican Press Office
Springfield, IL
tara_albertin@yahoo.com
Kevin Altman (1994)
Account Executive KFSO-FM
Fresno, CA
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Dave Baker (1991)
Staff meteorologist KVRS-FM/KYKZ-FM
Lafayette, LA
Brent Bateman (1992)
On-air talent KORB-FM
Davenport, IA
Kim Bateman (1993)
Asst. Mgr. Radio Service Illinois Info. Service
Springfield, IL
Chris Bennett (1999)
Sales Manager WPW Radio Group
Clinton, IA
Scott Bentley (2001)
On-air personality WXRX-FM
Rockford, IL
Joe Blickhan (1981)
Audio engineer Harris Broadcast Co.
Quincy, IL
Jeff Bossert (1993)
News anchor/reporter WKNO-FM
Memphis, TN
Duane Bowman (1998)
Radio copywriter Walgreens Co.
Schaumberg, IL
Dan Boyd (1994)
Sports announcer WKXQ-FM
Rushville, IL
Mike Brunette (1983)
On-air personality WFPS-FM
Freeport, IL
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Jeff Capasso (1987)
Production Director KUAD-FM
Windsor, CO
Jared Carlin (2002)
Board operator WCAZ-FM
Carthage, IL
T.J. Carson (2007)
WSPL’s Mews Director
carson@theradiogroup.net
Dottie Chamberlain (1992)
Exec. Asst. to President Capitol Records
Nashville, TN
Trent Chockley (1992)
Sports announcer WKXQ-FM
Rushville, IL
Joe Cholly (1999)
On-air Personality KQDY-FM
Bismarck, ND
John Cinnamon (1990)
Midday DJ WENS-FM
Indianapolis, IN
Andrew Cirzan (1994)
Talent Buyer Jam Productions
Chicago, IL
Brent Clair (1999)
Radio Music Marketer Cherewd Marketing
Chicago, IL
Mary Connor (1992)
Operations/production WIYD-FM
Palatka, FL
Amy Constable (1994)
Account Executive KDDD-FM
Marion, IL
Kevin Cooper (1981)
Commercial voice over talent.
General Sales Manager / Lamar Advertising
Omaha, NE
klcomaha@tconl.com
Cisco Cotto (1998)
2005 Broadcasting alumni of the Year
News reporter/anchor WLS-AM
Chicago, IL
cisco.m.cotto@abc.com
Mel Couch (2000)
On-air personality KOKX-FM
Keokuk, IA
Brian Cozadd (1991)
Morning DJ WNNS-FM
Springfield, IL
Jon Crowley (1998)
Part-time board operator WXRC-FM
Chicago, IL
Tim Crowley (1991)
Communications Director
Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue
919-733-0098
tim.crowley@ncmail.net
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Bill David (2003)
Board op/announcer WJEQ/WNLF-FM
Macomb, IL
Carol Dennhardt (1994)
Programming director Radio Info. Service
Macomb, IL
Dennis Douglas (1991)
Sales Manager KOOL-FM
Denver, CO
Steve Dray (2002)
On-air personality WNLF-FM
Macomb, IL
Tom Durso (1975)
Engineer/Operations Manager WIUS-FM
Broadcasting Department
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
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Kevin Eichhorn (1982)
Resale products mgr. Broadcast Electronics
Quincy, IL
Andrea Erion (2004)
Sales Associate
WPBZ Buzz 103.1 FM - The Buzz
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Todd Evans (1983)
Broadcasting professor Drake University
Des Moines, IA
Jim Ewing (1995)
Promotions WLUM-FM
Milwaukee, WI
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Greg Forrester (1986)
Radio meteorologist National Weather Radio
Lansing, MI
Michael Foutch (1997)
News reporter Armed Forces Radio
Washington, DC
Chris Frankhauser (1993)
Sports Announcer WJEQ/WMQZ-FM
Macomb, IL
Chad Frederick (2002)
Part-time DJ WJEQ/WNLF-FM
Macomb, IL
Bill Fuhr (1999)
On-air personality KDMG/KKMI-FM
Burlington, IA
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Dale George (2000)
Overnight news editor Michigan Radio Network
Lansing, MI
Mike Gillette (1998)
Music director/DJ WNLF/WJEQ-FM
Macomb, IL
Hugh Graf (1985)
Anchor/consumer editor WIOD-AM
Plantation, FL
Amy Griesheimer (1985)
Vice President / General Manager KISW-FM and KNDD-FM
Entercom Seattle
1100 Olive Way
Suite 1650
Seattle, Washington 98101
Cora Griffin (1993)
News/sales WTJY-FM
Taylorville, IL
Scott Groezinger (1984)
Store manager Radio Shack
Dekalb, IL
Wendy Guerrero (1998)
Sales executive WQLZ-FM
Springfield, IL
Letty Guitierrez (1997)
Youth/Ethnic Sales Manager WCKG/WJMK/WUSN-FM
Chicago, IL
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Molly McGuire Heim (1999)
Broadcast music manager SESAC, Inc.
Nashville, TN
Nicole Hibel (2002)
Ad production KZZK/WQCY-FM
Quincy, IL
Troy Hocker (1993)
Audio specialist Am. Family Insurance
Sun Prairie, WI
Thad Hoffman (1995)
Asst. Producer WVC Productions
Nashville, TN
William "Buzz" Hoon (1991)
Associate Professor
Broadcasting Department
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
Bill Horrell (1991)
Sales executive Quad Cities Radio Group
Davenport, IA
Kathy Horrell (1991)
Media relations Genesis Health System
Davenport, IA
Adam Howard (1998)
Marketing/Promotions KCQQ-FM
Davenport, IA
Carol Hudson (1997)
Promotions Director WJIL-AM/WJVO-FM
Jacksonville, IL
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Andy Jackson (1990)
Operations Manager/DJ WLLT-FM
Rock Falls, IL
Kevin Jacquet (2001)
News reporter WMOI-FM
Monmouth, IL
Bob Jennings (1986)
News Director KLGA-AM/FM
Algona, IA
Kathryn Johns (1974)
Former on-air personality WLS-AM
Chicago, IL
Carol Johnson (1979)
Owner / Operator KSIR-FM Ft.
Morgan, CO
Chris Johnson (1991)
News reporter WLPO-FM
Peru, IL
Christa Johnson (1992)
Local NPR host WYSO-FM
Yellow Springs, OH
Sara Johnson (1982)
Executive secretary Berg Electronics
St. Louis, MO
Eric Jome (1989)
Program Coordinator ISU Radio News
Bloomington, IL
Beth Jones (1991)
Production Assistant KJIL-FM
Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Jones (2000)
Sports announcer WJEQ/WMQZ-FM
Macomb, IL
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Ryan Kast (2001)
On-air personality KDAO-AM/FM
Marshalltown, IA
Ryan Kendall (2002)
Morning DJ WSTQ-FM
Streator, IL
Latasha Kenley (1997)
Media buyer for radio Rubin Postaer Assoc.
Chicago, IL
Shelley Kerley (1983)
Development director KWMU-FM
St. Louis, MO
Kyle Kerwin (1995)
Sports reporter WWLS-AM
Norman, OK
Jon Koenig (1980)
General Manager WGIL-AM/WAAG-FM
Galesburg, IL
Kevin Koestner (1992)
Radio meteorologist Weather Services Corp.
Boston, MA
Teresa Koltzenburg (1992)
News Reporter WSIU-FM
Carbondale, IL
Jim Krasula (1978)
National correspondent CBS Radio Network
Charlotte, NC
Chris Krok (1995)
KROKTALK” with Chris Krok
News/Talk 750 WSB
Atlanta, GA
kroktalk@wsbradio.com
James Kusyk (1995)
Creative director On the Road Productions
Hazel Crest, IL
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Tim Lavechia (1988)
Owner /CEO Mixx Productions
Orland Hills, IL
Regis Lawrence (1998)
Morning DJ / P.D. WBYS-FM
Canton, IL
Scott Lawson (2001)
Board op/webmaster WJEQ/WMQZ/WLNF
Macomb, IL
James Lee (1986)
On-air personality WGIL-AM
Galesburg, IL
Je Gon Lee (1994)
Radio News Reporter Taejon Broadcasting Co.
Seoul, South Korea
Jeremy Lidskin (1998)
Music distributor TopHits, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Patrick Linton (1988)
Music Director / DJ KFDI-FM
Wichita, KS
Marlon Longid (1999)
Promotions Assistant WTMX-FM
Chicago, IL
Chris Lopresti (1993)
Morning producer/DJ WCBR-FM
Chicago, IL
Katie Lubovich (1993)
Part-time traffic reporter WBBM-AM
Chicago, IL
Paul Lundgren (1993)
News director KLMJ-FM
Hampton, IA
Steve Luth (1993)
Weekend DJ WFPS-FM
Freeport, IL
Brandon Luttman (1999)
Morning producer/DJ KTOZ-FM
Springfield, MO
Mark Lyter (1993)
Account Executive WMRO-FM
Aurora, IL
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Patty Malitz (1991)
On-air personality WOCT-FM
Lutherville, MD
Mark Manuel (1990)
Morning Host -- 96/3 Star Country
WMAD-FM/Madison, WI
2651 South Fish Hatchery Road
Madison, WI 53711
OFFICE: (608)663-7237
CELL: 563-343-8078
WEB: www.markmanuel.net
Gus Martin (2001)
Asst. Promotions director WQLZ-FM
Springfield, IL
Mary Matalin (1978)
National talk show host CBS Radio Network
New York, NY
Ellen Mason (1987)
Manager Radio Shack
Macomb, IL
Scott Mason (1994)
Announcer Burlington Bees Baseball
Burlington, IA
Pete Mazzocco (1996)
Production WCBR-FM
Chicago, IL
Bill McConnell (1992)
Board op/production KCRG-FM
Cedar Rapids, IA
Gordon McCollum (1994)
DJ WLRT-FM
Kankakee, IL
Bill Mitchell (1992)
General Manager WMTH-FM
Park Ridge, IL
Todd Monari (1994)
Board operator WTAZ-FM
Peoria, IL
Dave Munson (2002)
Sports / production WCMY-AM/WRKX-FM
Ottawa, IL
Michael Murray (1988)
Instructor
Broadcasting Department
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
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Shaun Newell (2002)
News reporter WEAI / WLDS
Jacksonville, IL
Joe Nimee (1995)
Announcer/producer WZOE-FM
Princeton, IL
Jeff Noel (1996)
Announcer KHMO/KICK-FM
Hannibal, MO
Dave Noesen (2001)
News reporter WSTQ-FM
Streator, IL
Mark Nootbaar (1992)
News reporter WDUQ-FM
Pittsburgh, PA
Don Norton (1991)
Radio ad producer Mediacall, Inc.
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Mandi O'Hara (2000)
Account executive WBNQ/WZND/WJBC
Bloomington, IL
Len O'Kelley (1995)
On-air personality WJMK-FM
Chicago, IL
Phil Ostermann (1994)
Production WRCX-FM
Chicago, IL
apostermann@aol.com
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Shelby Pancoast (1994)
On-air talent WZZT-FM
Kankakee, IL
Steve Parrington (1992)
Audio work in films Bradarich and Assoc.
Chicago, IL
Jason Parrott (2002)
News Reporter WIUM/WIUW-FM
Macomb, IL/Keokuk, IA
Mike Passini (1995)
On-air talent WTAX-AM/WDBR-FM
Springfield, IL
Scott Patterson (1989)
Production WMBI-FM
Chicago, IL
Mandy Pearson (1996)
Production Director WJEQ/WMQZ/WNLF
Macomb, IL
Greg Phelps (1993)
On-air talent/sports WCAZ-AM
Carthage, IL
Brian Plumer (1994)
Audio/media specialist Senior Citizens League
Alexandria, VA
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Greg Quedens (1995)
DJ MemoryMaker DJ Co.
Greys Lake, IL
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Scott Reid (1998)
President MediaWorks
Ormond Beach, FL
Lanie Reinhart (2001)
Account executive WSGC-FM
Chattanooga, TN
Charmaine Reyes (2003)
Board operator WKAI-FM
Macomb, IL
Carol Richardson (1991)
News Director KRXL-FM
Kirksville, MO
Dennis Rimmer (1996)
News anchor/reporter KARI-AM
Blaine, WA
Charlie Riske (1997)
Advertising Chamberlain group
Itasca, IL
C_Riske@yahoo.com
Ronald Roberg (1987)
National sales Walt Disney Records
Burbank, CA
Stacey Rogers (2001)
On-air talent WLSR-FM
Galesburg, IL
Bryan Rupp (1998)
Disc Jockey "Irene's Cabaret" Bar
Quincy, IL
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Tom Schmidt (2002)
Weekend DJ KORB-FM
Bettendorf, IA
Andrew Schroeder (1998)
Morning show co-host KMMZ-FM
Oklahoma City, OK
Drewdog75@hotmail.com
Brad Schroeder (2001)
News director KDMG/KKMI-FM
Burlington, IA
Margie Schroeder (1992)
Freelance reporter Illinois Radio Network
Springfield, IL
Chris Schwemlein (1985)
News/programming WSPY-FM/WAUR-AM
Plano, IL
Daryl Scott
"Morning Edition" host, and programming producer
WNIN-FM Evansville, Indiana
DScott@WNIN.ORG
Nancy Selbe (1985)
Broadcasting professor Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
Matt Senko (1995)
Radio voice talent Free-lancer
Hollywood, CA
Genie Serrano (1979)
Sales Manager WEAT-FM W.
Palm Beach, FL
James Scheffel (1996)
Agency Coordinator
Anchor Communications
St. Charles, Missouri
james@anchorstl.com
Rhonda Sheya (1978)
General Manager KDDZ-AM
Englewood, CO
Dawn Simpson (1998)
Sales executive WJEQ/WMQZ/WNLF
Macomb, IL
Chris Smith (1995)
On-air talent/sports WKAI-FM
Macomb, IL
Jeremy Smith (1994)
Music research specialist Broadcast Music Inc.
Nashville, TN
Sonia Smith (1988)
Account executive WJMK-FM
Chicago, IL
Dan Sprehe (1999)
News reporter/anchor WUWM-FM
Milwaukee, WI
dsprehe@hotmail.com
Jeff Steigleider (1978)
Sports announcer Alabama Radio Network
Hoover, AL
Kevin Stevenson (1981)
On-air personality WBYS-FM
Canton, IL
Renee Stoetzer (1996)
Morning DJ WMBD-FM
Peoria, IL
Shannon Stone (1999)
Audio Prod. Supervisor Adplex
Davenport, IA
Adam Strupp (2001)
Weekend DJ KKVC-FM
Waterloo, IA
Shawn Sullivan (1992)
"Big River Outdoors" Syndicated radio show
Burlington, IA
Tina Sullivan (1992)
Station manager KUOI-FM
Boise, ID
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William Talken
(1993) DJ WINK-FM
Quincy, IL
Joe Tenerelli (1980)
Broadcasting professor Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
Ken Thermon (1976)
Operations Manager WIUM/WIUW-FM
Macomb, IL
Matt Thiel (2003)
KQCH
Omaha, Nebraska
mthiel2@cox.net
Beverly Thompson (1985)
Morning DJ KSMG-FM
San Antonio, TX
Kristina Trumper (1999)
National radio sales KATZ Media
Chicago, IL
Justin Tuck (2002)
News reporter WIUM/WIUW-FM
Macomb, IL
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Dorie Valillo (1977)
General Manager WIUM/WIUW-FM
Macomb, IL
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Joe Walker (1999)
Radio journalist U.S. Military
Annapolis, MD
Matt Wehling (2000)
Sales/part-time DJ KMXB-FM
Las Vegas, NV
Phil Weiss (1999)
Audio/video production Satellite Ed. Network
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
Patricia Welzen (1999)
Underwriting manager WCBU-FM
Peoria, IL
Mike West (1997)
Electronic media sales AT&T
Peoria, IL
marshawest@home.com
Steve Wetzel (1992)
DJ KRQC-FM
Detroit Lakes, MN
John Weyer (2001)
Board operator KBUR-AM
Burlington, IA
shudderchild@hotmail.com
Mark Whalen (1991)
Sales WLDS/WEAI-FM
Jacksonville, IL
Bill Wheelhouse (1985)
Statehouse bureau chief WUIS-FM
Springfield, IL
Don White (1983)
Satellite Technician National Public Radio
Washington, DC
Jeff Wigton (1996)
News reporter Wisconsin Radio Network
Madison, WI
Alan Williams (1992)
Chief engineer WJOD-FM
Galena, IL
Kim Williams (2002)
On-air personality WJEQ/WNLF-FM
Macomb, IL
Matt Williams (1993)
Program Director/DJ KBEA-FM
Davenport, IA
Nsenga Wilson (1997)
Writer/producer WGN-AM
Chicago, IL
Dave Woll (1994)
Owner/DJ MemoryMaker DJ Co.
Greys Lake, IL
Adam Woodworth (1993)
Senior sales executive WCCQ-FM
Joliet, IL
Jim Wyman (1972)
Sports announcer WSPY-FM/WAUR-AM
Plano, IL
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Mike Yadgar (1999)
Audio/video production Satellite Ed. Network
Macomb, IL
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Ken Zahnle (1993)
Director Radio Information Service
Macomb, IL
Brent Zhorne (1995)
Part owner WGIL-AM/WAAG-FM
Galesburg, IL
Keith Zimmerman (1993)
WSTQ FM WIVQ FM WYYS FM WGLC FM
WALS FM and WSPL AM La Salle Peru.
jkzimmer@sbcglobal.net
Tiki Zimmerman (1992)
Coordinator McHenry County 9-1-1
Woodstock, IL
Department of Broadcasting • College of Fine Arts & Communication
Sallee 306• 1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390
Phone: 309/298-2888