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Steve Willoughby
Station Manager and 3/4 of the Steve and Janet Show
stevewilloughby@krzk.com
Bio:
Steve began at Hometown Radio in December of 1986. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Derinda, riding his Harley and Public Speaking. Steve and Derinda have two children, Tara who is a Nanny in The St. Louis Area and Russell who is in The United States Navy. Join his blog at www.Bransonbusiness.blogspot.com. Or follow him on twitter at
www.twitter.com/willoughbytalks
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Shotgun Steve Kelly
Operations Manager
stevekelly@khoz.com
Bio:
Steve Kelly grew up in Kansas City and has been in radio since he was 21. He's a big Chiefs fan and OK State Cowboys fan. He loves the Ozarks. In all of his travels, he says this is the most beautiful part of the country. |
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Janet Ellis
janetellis@krzk.com
Bio:
Janet is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in theatre. She loves the Lord, her family, her great friends, Oklahoma Sooner sports, travel, Broadway musicals and fix-it shows. At the end of the day, she looks forward to spending quality time with her kids; Boomer, Bailey and Punkin. Janet joined Hometown Radio in July 1994
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Matt Duncan
Production Manager
mattduncan@krzk.com
Bio:
Matt is married to his best friend Tamerah. With the recent birth of little Carter he now has 6 children who are the lights of his life, and he is the proud owner/operator of Artistry Entertainment Agency, a mobile DJ, mobile sound engineering and audio production service. Matt was awarded the Certificate of Merit from the Missouri Broadcasters Association as the #2 Small Market DJ in the State of Missouri for 2011. Matt is also a veteran of the US Army. |
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Scott McCaulley
Sports Director
scottmccaulley@krzk.com
Bio:
Scott McCaulley joined Hometown Radio in 1990, and has been the station's voice of sports ever since. Scott has also served variously in programming roles, including host of the KOMC AM-FM Morning Show and the KOMC Garage Sale Program. He currently hosts the At Your Service Program on News Talk 106.3 KRZK as well as keeping tabs on sports for our Branson and Harrison stations. Scott lives in Branson with wife Karen and their boys (Dogs Gus, Max Buster and Murphy). Scott lived in Hollister for over 20 years and served as Ward 1 Alderman and Mayor Pro-tem for the city from 1997-2011 and also served on the Hollister Park Board, Hollister Planning and Zoning Board, Taney County OACAC Board, Missouri Municipal League Board of Directors, Hollister Founders Day and Centennial Committee, and Branson Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. Scott and Karen joined First Baptist Chruch Forsyth in November of 2009 and Scott also spends time helping to teach and facilitate Bible Study and Connection Group Classes at FBC Forsyth.
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Greg Pyron
Operations
gregpyron@krzk.com
Bio:
Worked with Hometown Radio since 1988 in various on-air, news, and technical capacities. Producer of weekly "Ozark Montain Gems" program, and oversees content on the station's website.
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Harold Smith
News Director
haroldsmith@krzk.com
Bio:
Harold joined the staff as News Director in December, 2012. He's a native of northeast Missouri and western Illinois. His first radio job was in Bowling Green, MO in 1972. Harold is married to Karla and also has two kids, four grandkids and three dogs. Along the way, Harold has also been a lay pastor, an auctioneer and a tax preparer. Harold enjoys watching TV (particularly NCIS), playing miniature golf, rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. |
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Michael Greeley
News
mikegreeley@krzk.com
Bio:
Michael works full-time in the newsroom. He is a 1987 graduate of Broadcast Center, St. Louis, Missouri. He has experience in radio and newspaper. He has been married to Stephanie for eight years and they have three boys: Sean, Elijah, and Jonathan. |
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Sam Clanton
News Department
samclanton@krzk.com
Bio:
Sam Clanton works part-time in the news room. He has 12 years experience in print and broadcast news since graduating from College of the Ozarks with a degree in Mass Communications and Music. Sam writes songs and plays mandolin and guitar in several bands in the Branson-Springfield area. He has an 11-year-old son, Elijah, who he loves very much. He is typically smiling and enjoying life as much as possible. |
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Toni Whitted
Office Manager
toniwhitted@krzk.com
Bio:
Born November 4th in Springfield Missouri and raised in the Galena area.
Class of 1979, Galena High School.
Married to Clarke Whitted September 2, 1983.
Three wonderful children, Lindsay, Kristin and Derek!
A resident of Branson since 1990.
Member of and pianist for, Grace Baptist Church in Galena.
Favorite movie is Christmas Vacation.
I enjoy time spent with my family most of all. I also enjoy gardening, home projects and antiques and playing with our three dogs, Nikki, Reuben and Spanky.
My favorite quote is a line from a Sheryl Crow song.
"Happiness.....It's not having what you want it' wanting what you've got"
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Kristen Clemmens
Promotions/Traffic Manager
kristenclemmens@krzk.com
Bio:
Kristen joined Hometown Radio as an intern in January 2006. "It worked out so well they kept me" Still being a devoted Sooner, Kristen loves the Branson life, and considers a day at Silver Dollar City a relaxing get-away. Kristen enjoys working in the children's department at Bridge of Faith Community Church. Her favorite verse is Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." |
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Lesli Bruce
Administrative Assistant / Traffic
leslibruce@krzk.com
Bio:
Lesli was born and raised in Mississippi and moved to Missouri a few years ago. She has three wonderful children, Amber, Austin, and Lauren and a beautiful granddaughter, Taylen. She enjoys being on the lake and spending time with her friend, Don. |
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Jenny Martinka
Marketing Consultant/Sales Dept.
jennymartinka@krzk.com
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Jenny started her radio career in MN. in 1986. She enjoys living by the lake with her husband Bill, traveling, gardening, entertaining, spending time with family and friends and enjoying the antics of their 'fur-child', Casper. Their daughter, son-in-law, and two wonderful grandkids still live in Minnesota. Jenny joined Hometown Radio marketing department in June, 1992.
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Harland Reames
Marketing Consultant/Sales
harlandreames@krzk.com
Bio:
Harland joined Hometown Radio in November 2006. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking. Harland's favorite quote is "Failure is only Temporary"
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Jack Walker
Marketing Consultant
jackwalker@krzk.com
Bio:
Jack joined the Hometown Radio staff in July 2007. He has a very strong background in public relations, marketing, and advertising.
His experience as a media buyer gives his clients an additional level of comfort.
Jack has been very active in the community and served in numerous leadership posts with area non-profits, such as the Branson Arts Council, and with national events, like the Olympic Torch Relay.
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Shelly Wilcox
Marketing Consultant
shellywilcox@khoz.com
Bio:
Shelly joined Earls Broadcasting in March 2005. She loves traveling!! "I've been to Hawaii, Tahiti, all over Europe, China, Australia, Mexico and all over the United States. I'm a firm believer that "God blesses those who bless Him"
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Charita Brashers
Marketing Consultant/Sales
charitabrashers@khoz.com
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Charita is married with two kids, both girls, both fabulous. Charita joined Earls Broadcasting in 2005. |
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Tracy Boyd-Shank
Inside Sales Account Manager
tracyboyd@khoz.com
Bio:
Tracy was proud to join Earls Broadcasting in July 2010. She enjoys any challenge and loves to be a part of a team. In her spare time she enjoys nature, animals and reading. She has a passion for art of all types and enjoys making projects using several different mediums. Her most precious gift is her family including her son, husband, mother, sisters and her close friends. She loves this quote that reflects her attitude: "The difference between a weed and a flower is simply perception." |
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Frank Preston
Marketing Consultant
frankpreston@krzk.com
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Frank was born and raised in Berlin, Germany. He is fluent in German and has traveled the world extensively. He is married to his high school sweetheart and they have 4 grown children. Franco Jr. lives in Salt Lake City. Matt and Erin live in Wichita and Cody resides in Manitou Springs, Colorado. They are the grandparents of Kyli Rae Preston and she brings them much joy. Frank and his wife enjoy boating on the local lakes, riding motorcycles, photography and golf. Frank and Anna enjoy living in the Ozarks and have a lake view home above Lake Taneycomo. Frank's parents put a home on the property a few years ago and he enjoys being able to help them on a regular basis. Frank spent 31 years in Public Works with 28 of the years being in California. He has been a Public Works Director and most recently the Road and Bridge Administrator for Taney County. Give Frank a call let him show you the path to success using radio as a marketing tool. |
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Barry Scott
Marketing Consultant
barryscott@krzk.com
Bio:
Barry is a native of New Mexico with family ties in north central Arkansas. He studied at Ark Tech University and spent several years in law enforcement and nuclear power plant security management. He brings a strong background in retail sales and operations to the Earls Family Broadcast team. Barry enjoys photography, boating and the outdoors. Family is a top priority for him, and he enjoys spending time with his daughter and granddaughter, and with his fiancee and her children. Let Barry help you with a plan to grow your business! |
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Matt Wilson
Sales Assistant
mattwilson@krzk.com
Bio:
Matt Wilson graduated from College of the Ozarks with a bachelor's degree in mass communications. He started at Hometown Radio as an intern in August of 2010 and is now the sales assistant. He spends his free time with his wife, Alyson. He likes art and weird music and literature. |
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