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Your Family
Friendly Morning Show with Doug & Kim!
Doug Griffin
Doug comes to us from the left coast, born and raised in California.
Doug spent his senior year of High School as an exchange student in
Germany (Class of '85). In radio since 1988, previous stations include: KSOL,
KKIS, 6 years as 'Jungle Doug' on KRTY/San Jose, and 3 years on
the syndicated 'Doug &Connie/Doug&Karla' morning show. Doug
also works with our Christian music channels on XM Satellite Radio.
Doug actually met his wife Sheryl through KRTY (although she'll tell
you that she was not a 'groupie'). Doug's eldest daughter Lauren is in
college & Garic ('Babyman' - the only non-Californian) was born in
Franklin TN in 1998.
Kim Bindel
Kim is originally from the southwest - Santa Fe, New Mexico, to be
exact. She's been in radio since 1994, previous stations including KSLT
- Rapid City, SD, Free 107 - Lubbock, TX, and other Nashville stations.
Kim also spent some time with Salem's XM station - The Fish. Her
favorite movie is 'It's a Wonderful Life.' Her favorite scripture is
Proverbs 3:5-6, and her favorite people are her daughters, Lauren and
Alexia.
Mid-days
Jeremy Sweat
Jeremy got his start in Christian Radio just out of high school in
1992. An interview on the local station in Saint Joseph, MO led to
part-time work that turned into a full-time career. Over the years,
he’s gained experience in production, traffic, sales, fund raising,
promotions, web design and programming. He is an Addy award winning
producer and copywriter, and a published Marketing author on the topic
of Global branding. He made the move to Nashville with his wife Rachel
and two boys Zach and Ty to be closer to family and to spend long
summer days on the lake.
Afternoon Drive
C.J. McKay
C.J.was born and raised in Alabama, and attended the University of
Alabama, graduating with a degree in Communications. A radio veteran of
25 plus years, C.J. has worked at some of the country’s top stations in
St. Louis, Charlotte, New Orleans and Tampa (where he was named one of
Tampa Bay’s most popular radio personalities). C.J. is single and an
active member of his local church. He’s a self- professed electronics
geek and cinema buff with an extensive movie collection. With a goal to
lead many from a crooked path to the Light - C.J. says, “I live by
IICorinthians 2:14- Thanks be to God, who always causes us to triumph
in Christ!”
Evenings
Jami Mayberry
Jami was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas. She attended Texas A&M
University. Jami has been in radio for over 20 yrs. in Texas, Oklahoma,
California and Tennessee. She was an MSNBC country music correspondent
for Nashville in the 90's, and served on the TN State Senate staff in
2002-2003 with a resolution passed in her honor on her final day by the
Senate. Jami loves international travel and meeting new friends. She is
single, and has a dog named Buster and a cat named Spot. Jami has a
passion for her faith and a passion for music.
Overnights & Operations
Wade McShane
Wade first became interested in radio by winning radio contests when he
was just 14. By 16, he was on the air. He is a veteran of mainstream CHR, AC, News/Talk and Oldies radio in his native Southern California,
and his production has won two ADDY awards and five ADDY Certificates
of Recognition. He was also a contributor to a Golden Mike award for
earthquake coverage, and an Emmy-award winning CBS sports feature.
After joining Salem, Wade served as Morning Show host from 1994-1999,
during which time he met his future wife at, what else, an on-air
remote. As Operations Manager, he continues to oversee much of the
production, as well as his on-air duties. He also produces and co-hosts
the weekly syndicated program, “The CCM Radio Magazine.” And he's
experienced in video and print work - everything from a doctor, lawyer,
car salesman, and Ask Jeeves butler, to featured extra work in music
videos and the original 'Saved by the Bell.' Wade married his beautiful
wife Rachelle in April 1998. They have two sons, Matthew and
Andrew.
Weekends
Julie Summers
Julie comes from a little town outside Cincinnati called Bethel, OH.
She was raised with sisters Jennifer and Jodi, brother Danny, parents
Dan and Linda, and loving dog Buddy. She has earned degrees in theology
and youth ministries. Since then, she has worked as a youth minister,
ministry executive, television personality and DJ. In addition to her
work in radio, Julie stays busy with writing projects, speaking
engagements, and developing tour merchandise for her favorite bands and
ministries. When she gets a free minute, Julie spends as much time as
possible oil painting, sneaking off to the beach, and hanging out with
her wonderful, perfect nieces: Lauren and Kierstin. Her favorite
scripture is Luke 1:45.
Program Director
Vance Dillard
Vance is the Program Director for the Today's Christian Music network
and the Word in Praise network, along with WFFH-FM/WFFI-FM broadcast
properties, all operated by the Nashville-based Salem Music Network.
Salem Music Network General Manager, Michael Miller commented, "Vance
has a very impressive track record of successfully programming major
market, adult contemporary radio stations, combined with an intimate
knowledge of the Nashville market and a passion for Christian music.
His mature leadership and demonstrated ability to grow highly rated
radio stations makes him a perfect fit for our Nashville-based music
programming operations." Dillard spent most of the 1970s working for
full service adult AM stations, then the 1980s as program director for
a top-rated station in Tampa. In 1988 he went to work for Jacor (now
part of Clear Channel) and stayed with the company for 12 years. He
spent one year of that time as WLW-Cincinnati operations manager and
the rest of the time as program director of Atlanta's adult
contemporary station, Peach-FM. Additionally, he served as the
corporate adult contemporary brand manager, having programming
oversight over scores of Clear Channel adult contemporary stations
outside of Atlanta. Most recently, Dillard enjoyed a similar position
with South Central Communications, owners of several adult contemporary
formatted stations, including top-rated Mix 92.9 in Nashville.
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