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WIU Broadcasting Alumni Working in Television
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Tim Abshire (1992)
Commercial Director Backyard Productions
New York, NY
Jutta Ackelbein (2000)
Producer TV Travel Shop Network
Hannover, Germany
Troy Adams (1989)
Account Executive Cox Cable
Atkinson, IL
Tara Albertin (2003)
Media relations Republican Press Office
Springfield, IL
tara_albertin@yahoo.com
Susanna Alongi (1994)
Marketing Salton Productions Chicago, IL
C. Martin Amsler (1993)
Midwest Regional Producer ABC NewsOne
Chicago, IL
Shawn Anderson (1996)
Director / Promotions WIFR-TV
Rockford, IL
Nathan Anthony (1996)
Production TCI of Illinois
Rock Island, IL
nathan@revealed.net
Jonathan Arnold (1993)
News Producer KSDK-TV
St. Louis, MO
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Mark Baden (1993)
Chief Meteorologist WISN-TV
Milwaukee, WI
Gerald Bagby (1991)
Director KHQA-TV
Quincy, IL/Hannibal, MO
Dave Baker (1991)
Meteorologist KATC-TV
Lafayette, LA
weather@katctv.com
Tony Bateman (1993)
Photojournalist WAND-TV
Decatur, IL
Allyson Benjamin (1999)
Newscast producer WTPL-TV
Tupelo, MS
Jon Berg (1992)
Advertising/sales E! Entertainment Network
Hollywood, CA
Jenel Bernstein (2000)
Now Jenel Nels
Producer CLTV
Chicago, Il
nellienels@sbcglobal.net
Heather Blint (1998)
Production WHO-TV
Des Moines, IA
Craig Bogle (1994)
Director WGN-TV
Chicago, IL
Janet Boone (1988)
Public Access Supervisor Media One
Oak Park, IL
Tom Boyd (1985)
Senior Program Planner WGN-TV
Chicago, IL
tboyd@tribune.com
Mark Breen (1995)
Assistant Director WGN-TV
Chicago, IL
Steve Bridge (1999)
Sports Anchor/reporter WICS-TV
Springfield, IL
Lisa Britton (1993)
Video editor WEHS-TV
Chicago, IL
Margaret Broderick (1996)
Owner In-Photo Production Co.
Lisle, IL
Carla Brotherton (2001)
Reporter KHQA-TV
Quincy, IL/Hannibal, MO
Mike Brunette (1987)
Director WIFR-TV
Rockford, IL
Bill Bund (1987)
Broadcasting Alumni of the Year 2009
Senior Vice President
Disney/ABC Inc.
New York ,N.Y.
bundfamily@optonline.net
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Christine Caddick (1991)
Producer ESPN
Bristol, CT
Jon Cahill (1999)
News reporter WHO-TV
Des Moines, IA
jon.cahill@whotv.com
Jason Cale (1997)
Asst. Producer Satellite Education Network
Macomb, IL
Wade Campbell (1993)
Technical Operations Manager
Insight Media
227 N. Wyman St., Rockford IL 61101
815-962-4400 x4018
campbell.w@insightma.com
Laura Carley (1993)
Free-lance writer Independent
New York, NY
Damon Carlino (1993)
Production ChicagoLand TV
Chicago, IL
John Christianson (1989)
Asst. News Director WSEE-TV
Erie, PA
Nika Clark (2002)
Graphic Designer
WPTV
(561) 968-6914
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
ewinikic@yahoo.com
Dan Clouse (1994)
News Anchor KPTM-TV
Omaha, NE
Thom Cornelis (1978)
Sports director KWQC-TV
Davenport, IA
Kent Cutshall (1993)
Production KMID-TV
Midland, TX
Jenn Croft (1994)
Video editor KHQ-TV
Spokane, WA
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Brian Danner (2001)
Videographer KWQC-TV
Davenport, IA
dannerbrian@hotmail.com
Pat DeFilippo (1982)
Video Editor. News Anchor, Variety Show Co-Host
TV-2
PD@PDPost.com
Dan Dever (1994)
Videographer CNN
Atlanta, GA
Tim DeWitt (2001)
Broadcast Engineer
49 ABC KTKA
Topeka, Kansas
timdewitt@gmail.com
Patty Diericks (1991)
Meteorologist WWMT-TV
Kalamazoo, MI
Joe Dix (1983)
Director WGN-TV
Chicago, IL
Chad Douglas (1997)
Morning anchor KHQA-TV
Quincy, IL/Hannibal, MO
Tony Doyle (1987)
Production Satellite Education Network
Macomb, IL
Tom Durso (1975)
Broadcast engineer WIU
Macomb, IL
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Amy Eckert (1994)
Managing editor WREX-TV
Rockford, IL
Marney Eichstaedt (1996)
Asst. Director WIFR-TV
Rockford, IL
Javier Elizondo (1996)
Multimedia coordinator WIU Ed. Broadcasting
Macomb, IL
Greg Elzea (1986)
Producer / Director Teleproductions Unlimited
Broken Arrow, OK
Diana Engle (1996)
Production Discovery Channel
Washington, DC
Todd Evans (1983)
Professor
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 50311
todd.evans@drake.edu
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Cindy Falk (1997)
Production Ovation Productions
Chicago, IL
Ross Farro (2001)
Asst. Producer KWQC-TV
Davenport, IA
Marc Favaro (1993)
Manager, National Ads TCI
Chicago, IL
Gary Feagans (1998)
Cable specialist AT&T Cable
Springfield, IL
Dave Finch (1994)
Ad executive TCI of Illinois
Rock Island, IL
Mark Freeman (1998)
Videographer/editor WHBF-TV
Rock Island, IL
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Terrence Godfry (1992)
Photojournalist WTVF-TV
Nashville, TN
Mike Gorman (2000)
Website coordinator WQAD-TV
Moline, IL
Robert Gould (1966)
Business Development NBC-TV
Burbank, CA
Peggy Gubbins
Sales Planner
Premiere Radio Networks - Chicago
(312) 266-3881
PGubbins@PremiereRadio.com
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Brandon Harris (1998)
Duplication coordinator Sound/Video Impressions
Des Plaines, IL
Tim Heagy (1988)
Sales Manager Comcast Cable Co.
Crystal Lake, IL
Richard Heffner (1988)
Advertising/Sales WTVO-TV
Rockford, IL
Julie Heiden (1995)
Production coordinator Total Living Network
Chicago, IL
JHeiden@tlnmedia.com
Monica Heinrich (1995)
Production WGN-TV
Chicago, IL
Corey Henderson (1995)
Weather anchor WVVA-TV
Bluefield, WV
Todd Henningson (1989)
Videographer WFTV-TV
Orlando, FL
Dan Heuser (2003)
Public Access Technician
Comcast
Highland Park, IL.
dan@danheuser.com
Joe Higgins (1991)
Marketing coordinator Jones Spacelink
Wheaton, IL
Colin Hinkle (2002)
Photographer
ABC 7 Chicago
Chicago, IL
colin_hinkle@hotmail.com
Troy Hocker (1993)
Audio/video specialist American Family Insurance
Sun Prairie, WI
Matt Holtz (1994)
Production ESPN
Bristol, CT
Dr. Buzz Hoon (1991)
Associate Professor
Broadcasting Department
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
Holly Hutchcroft (1999)
Production WHBF-TV
Rock Island, IL
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Vince Iadipaolo (2002)
Videotape operator
WHOI-TV Peoria, IL
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Phil Johnson (1993)
Chief meteorologist KDLH-TV
Duluth, MN
Beth Jones (1991)
Production Termite Art Productions
Hollywood, CA
Drew Jones (1997)
Videographer/editor KWQC-TV
Davenport, IA
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Roger Kaminski (1975)
Director of Video Services Pasco County Schools
Dade City, FL
Tony Karam (1992)
TV Post-Production Daily Planet
Chicago, IL
Bryan Keene (2000)
Studio manager WDEF-TV
Rock Spring, GA
Latasha Kenley (1997)
Media buyer for TV stations Rubin, Postaer & Assoc.
Chicago, IL
Tom Kenny (1986)
Reporter/anchor WTVQ-TV
Lexington, KY
Bill Kinczewski (1995)
News production WTVO-TV
Rockford, IL
Carol Barnes Knight (1992)
Technical director Iowa Public TV
Des Moines, IA
Kris Knight (1993)
Videographer Iowa Public TV
Des Moines, IA
Clay Koenig (1992)
General Sales Manager
WLNS TV 6 CBS
Lansing, Michigan
Scott Kohl (1992)
Assistant/Support ChicagoLand TV
Chicago, IL
Al Konieczka (1983)
Owner/President
Alkon Consulting Group, Inc.
(219) 322-1523
http://www.alkoncgi.com
Connecting small businesses to big markets!
James Kusyk (1976)
Owner On the Road Productions
Hazel Crest, IL
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Scott Lawson (2001)
Manager CameraLand
Macomb, IL
Marcia Lense (1982)
News anchor KWQC-TV
Davenport, IA
Duane Linscott (2000)
Production WTVO-TV
Rockford, IL
Dawn Livermore (1996)
Morning show producer KWQC-TV
Davenport, IA
Kendrick Lubker (1991)
Sales Manager WCMH-TV
Columbus, OH
Devon Lucie (1996)
Weather Anchor KATV-TV
Little Rock, AR
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Kirk Manley (1996)
Marketing Associate Midwest Visual Comm.
Chicago, IL
Natalie Mason (1991)
Production Fox Sports
Chicago, IL
Amy Mastroianni (1994)
Managing Editor WREX-TV
Rockford, IL
Mary Matalin (1981)
Co-host of "K Street" HBO
New York, NY
(Matalin was advisor to President Bush (2001-2003)
and co-hosted CNN's "Crossfire.")
Jeff McCollum (1996)
Videographer KSDK-TV
St. Louis, MO
Russell McLaughlin (1995)
Assignment editor WREX-TV
Rockford, IL
Steve Meixner (1991)
Free-lance ad production Various ad agencies
Los Angeles, CA
Doug Menke (1992)
Video production WIU Ed. Broadcasting
Macomb, IL
Larry Menz (1990)
Videotape operator Rank Video Services
Northbrook, IL
Carlene Messmer (1992)
Engineering/production KFBX-TV
Dubuque, IA
Greg Meyers (2002)
Videographer WHBF-TV
Rock Island, IL
Jay Meyers (1992)
Engineer
KTVI Fox 2
St. Louis, MO.
jayjulie11@charter.net
Robert Miller (1972)
Creative MArketing Director
KVBC-TV
Las Vegas, NV
Mary Morgan (1997)
Traffic/billing KSDK-TV
St. Louis, MO
Michael Morrissey (1999)
Weather anchor WPTA-TV
Fort Wayne, IN
Michael Murray (1988)
Broadcasting professor WIU
Macomb, IL
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Judy Myers (1988)
Manager Cable TV system
Rockville, MD
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Maureen O'Malley (2000)
Production Manager Karl Productions
Chicago, IL
Joseph Oulvey (1996)
Sales WCBS-TV
New York, NY
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Scott Padgett (1996)
Morning and noon meteorologist
WPLG
Miami, FL
spadgett@wplg.com
Scott Palmer (1975)
Sports anchor WPVI-TV
Philadelphia, PA
Julie Parks (1996)
Production WHOI-TV
Peoria, IL
Mark Parrick (1996)
Producer WQAD-TV
Moline, IL
Steve Parrington (1992)
Free-lance video work Bradarich & Associates
Chicago, IL
Thomas Pence (1994)
Sales MTI Film and Video
Deerfield, IL
Dan Perkins (1996)
Assisant Editor Orbis Broadcasting
Chicago, IL
Jacquee Polak (1988)
News reporter WESH-TV
Orlando, FL
Jeff Politsch (1996)
Production ESPN
Bristol, CT
Beth Polson (1976)
Promotions coordinator WTVO-TV
Rockford, IL
Pat Powell (1993)
Weather anchor WOWT-TV
Omaha, NE
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Greg Quedens (1995)
Free-lance videographer RDR Productions
Northbrook, IL
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Jay Rakus (1995)
News production WHBF-TV
Rock Island, IL
Jeff Rakus (1990)
Production WQAD-TV
Moline, IL
Matt Randolph (1995)
Editor Northwest TeleProductions
Chicago, IL
Scott Rathbun (1993)
Video Production MultiMedia Inc.
Chicago, IL
TVSHOOTER@aol.com
Richard Rizzo (1995)
Producer/director Public TV Channel 2
Cleveland, OH
Tony Rojek (1993)
Senior editor Karl Productions
Elmhurst, IL
arojek@mac.com
Chris Rolf (1994)
Production coordinator Swift Media
Lake Forest, IL
Art Rubalcava (1992)
Producer/public affairs WPVI-TV
Philadelphia, PA
Jeff Rudolph (1985)
News anchor/reporter WOOD-TV
Grand Rapids, MI
Patty Ryan (2002)
Videographer WQAD-TV
Moline, IL
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Lori Sander (2003)
Audio board KHQA-TV
Quincy, IL/Hannibal, MO
James Scheffel (1996)
Agency Coordinator
Anchor Communications
St. Charles, Missouri
james@anchorstl.com
Jamie Scheid (1996)
Media specialist Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
Sue Scott (1985)
News anchor WLFI-TV
Lafayette, IN
suescott@wlfi.com
Nancy Selbe (1985)
Broadcasting professor Fort Hays State Univ.
Hays, KS
Andrea Serra(2004)
Freelance Production Assistant
WPMI, NBC affiliate
Mobile, AL
andreajoy1@hotmail.com
Gina Sharpe (1994)
Producer WHOI-TV
Peoria, IL
Brett Shepard (2000)
Weather anchor KTVA-TV
Anchorage, AK
www.ktva.com
Ryan Simmons (2002)
/Online Consultant: EBU
Career Builder.com | Experience Better
8420 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite 1000 Chicago IL 60631
773.353.2649 | Phone
773.341.7355 | Fax
ryan.simmons@careerbuilder.com
Sarah Simmons (1998)
News reporter/anchor KMTV-TV
Omaha, NE
David Skach (1992)
Videographer WCIU-TV
Chicago, IL
Jennifer Smith Moore(1994)
HGTV Creative Services/Topical Producer
jkmoore@hgtv.com
Susan Peters Snyder (1978)
News anchor KFMB-TV
San Diego, CA
Jeremy Spencer (1992)
2006 Broadcasting Alumni of the Year
J. Spencer
Executive Producer
WCJB-TV
Gainesville, Fl
352-377-2020 ext. 289
352-339-5459
Dan Sprehe 2004
Chief Investigator
Better Government Association
105 W. Adams St. Room 241
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 503-4205
dsprehe@hotmail.com
Patricia Stern (1975)
Executive Director Cable Regulatory Comm.
Cincinnati, OH
Renee Stoetzer (1999)
aka "Renee Charles"
WKYT news anchor
Lexington KY
r_charles@hotmail.com
renee.charles@wkyt.com
Aaron Stremmel (1996)
Public Access Coordinator TCI Cable Co.
Peoria, IL
Hank Strunk (1992)
Sports reporter KWQC-TV
Davenport, IA
Chris Stufflebeam (1998)
Editor WQAD-TV
Moline, IL
Jeff Swearingen (1992)
Production TCI Cable
Decatur, IL
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Glenn Taylor (1992)
Live Events Coordinator - Pay Per View Sports
Comcast Media Center
Glenn_Taylor@cable.comcast.com
Joe Tenerelli (1980)
Broadcasting professor Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
Vicky Thiel (1985)
National Sales Assistant WCIA-TV
Champaign, IL
Kevin Thomas (2000)
News producer WIFR-TV
Rockford, IL
Mike Thompson (1988)
Production Satellite Education Network
Macomb, IL
Jeff Thorsen (1981)
Freelance Producer/Executive Producer
Los Angeles, CA
EMMY Award in 2002 for Oustanding Classical Music - Dance Program for "Sweeney Todd In Concert" (PBS)
Jefftey@aol.com
Nykia Threlkeld (1993)
Production WICS-TV
Springfield, IL
George Trojak (1985)
Production HBO
New York, NY
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Vanessa VanHyfte (1998)
News reporter WQAD-TV
Moline, IL
Rick Veys (1989)
Production TCI Cable
Moline, IL
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Paul Wagemann (1991)
Videographer Hoak's Video, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Krista Walbring (2001)
Master Control KHQA-TV
Hannibal, MO
Dave Walker (2003)
Videographer
WMTV
Madison, WI
Bob Walters (1991)
Production/extra HBO
Hollywood, CA
Catherine Wang (2000)
Vice President Trilight Entertainment
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Tenia Watson (1997)
Producer - The Judge Mathis Show
Chicago, Illinois
teniawatson@yahoo.com
Shannon Watts (1998)
Producer WTWO-TV
Terre Haute, IN
Eric Welch (1999)
Field producer WGN-TV
Chicago, IL
Michael Welts (1993)
Marketing director CableTron
Rochester, NH
Joe Whinnery (1988)
Industrial photographer Camcar / Textron
Rockford, IL
Jane White (1996)
Production Nickelodeon
New York, NY
Charlie Whiteman (1995)
Producer WQAD-TV
Moline, IL
Becky Wilcox (1997)
Promotions WTVO-TV
Rockford, IL
Mike Willahan (1998)
Production WIFR-TV
Rockford, IL
Eugene Williams (1991)
General Manager KTWU-TV
Topeka, KS
Evy Herr Williams (1996)
Production WLTZ-TV
Columbus, GA
Kurt Williamson (2000)
Production MTV
New York, NY
Kim Workowski (1994)
Senior Sales Manager Americast TV
Chicago, IL
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Andrea Zinga (1972)
News Anchor WHBF-TV
Rock Island, IL
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