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Jeremy Duke - Vice President/General Manager
Jeremy Duke started in Radio Broadcasting in 1997 while at ToccoaFallsCollegewith the Eagle 89 WTXR. There Jeremy became the Manager in 1998; along with numerous On Air shows from Mornings to Late Night, he conducted the station’s format Change. After graduating from TFC in 2000, he went to work for WPFJ in Franklin as the Music Director, On Air and Promotions Coordinator, then to Sales and Marketing and in 2002 as the GM. In 2005, Jeremy joined the Georgia Carolina Radiocasting Family at 96.7 WNCC & 1050 WFSC in Franklin and in 2006, Jeremy was promoted to VP/GM. 2008 brought a change of scenery as he transferred to Sylva joining the WRGC Sales staff. Since 2009, Jeremy has served as the VP/GM at WRGC.
Jeremy loves the many aspects of Local Radio; including the way it is involved in the lives of the community in which it serves. He also enjoys creating marketing campaigns to help local business become successful.
He also loves to spend time with his wife, Tammy, and their daughter Emilee.
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Dave Kaufman - Operations Manager & Host,
Dave was born and raised in the mountains of Western Pennsylvania. He's a lifetime fan of local radio. He got his start in 1995 in Johnstown PA. He's also worked in Gainesville FL.
Dave and his family moved to Western North Carolina in 2001, and after seven years working at the Casino, he's VERY excited to be back in Local Radio again.
Dave lives in Sylva with his wife, Melynda, and three children, Richard, Ely, and Aleera and a menagerie of animals.
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Tammie Pressley - Office Manager
Known as Mama around the station, Tammie is a native of Jackson County's Glenville community where she was raised on her family's cabbage farm. She graduated from Blue Ridge School in 1982.
Tammie was a CNA and an administrative assistant before coming to WRGC in 2007. Her favorite job was being a stay at home mom for her daughter Amanda who is now grown. Tammie lives in the Speedwell community of Cullowhee with her husband Jim.
Tammie grew up listening to WRGC and now enjoys working and meeting everyone who visits the station. She also enjoys her co-workers who have become like family.
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Margaret Agee - Sales Consultant Margaret moved to Sylva from Charleston in 2009. She graduated from East Carolina University, worked in radio and TV sales in Winston-Salem, then worked for many years at WCSC TV in Charleston, SC in sales and management. She also owned a local business in the Charleston area.
Margaret has long term ties to Sylva, with her dad graduating from Western Carolina in 1940 and her son in 2008. Her husband David is an independent claims adjuster. Her son lives in Montana and her daughter attends Appalachian State.
Margaret has helped with marketing and advertising campaigns for companies such as the Aging in Place Coalition and the Friends of the Library Book Store, as well as the grand opening of the Jackson County Library Complex.
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Dave Hunter - Middays On Air
Dave Hunter’s career includes lots of Denver radio…two stints at the legendary KIMN in Denver, afternoon drive at KS-104 (KQKS), evenings at Y-108 (KRXY), and mornings on Dial Global Hot AC format in the mid-nineties. Dave programmed the Hot AC format at Waitt Radio Networks.
Join Dave for "Three of Kind" and one of the most popular hours of the day - "I love the 70's and 80's Hour" at 1pm.
Scott Curtis - Afternoons On Air
Scott Curtis joined Jones Radio Networks in 1993. Prior to JRN, Scott played the hits on the legendary KXL-FM in Portland, OR, and handled various formats in the Denver area, from AC on KHOW, CHR on Y-108, Rockin’ the Rockies on KBPI, and hosting the evening love songs on KOSI.
Scott gets your day finished off with a blast... Pick 5, Holly-Weird News and of course on Friday's from 5 to 9 the Happy Hour Show.
Jenny D - Evenings On Air
Jenny D is a Colorado native with a degree in Technical Journalism from Colorado State University. Recognizing and embracing her natural giftings for broadcasting, she interned for Denver's number one Country station KYGO, becoming a promotions Ninja, Assistant Producer for the morning show, all around utility person for the station, and ultimately, part of the air staff. With her love for all things radio, Jenny now brings her passion and ability to make us laugh to WRGC at night.
Rick Brady - Overnights On Air
Rick Brady’s resume includes KUPD in Phoenix, B-100 in San Diego, and several CHR and AC stations in Denver. Rick has programmed CHR and AC in Albuquerque, Denver, and Dial Global, and operated a research company for several years.
You have to be up early (or late) to catch Rick; those who do get a real treat.
Boyd Wright - Sunday Mornings On-Air
Boyd grew up in the mountains of Western NC. Being born in the mid 40's, radio was the only entertainment they had at home. He grew up listening to old-fashioned Gospel music, groups like the Chuckwagon Gang, the great inspirational singer Martha Carson and old-fashioned Bluegrass Gospel from Bill Monroe.
Boyd joined WRGC part-time as Sunday Morning host after retiring from Rail Industry with a career over 34 years as Train Conductor. He loves talking with WRGC listeners and playing requests for them. He appreciates his listeners very much. "Without dedicated listeners, we wouldn't have radio" says Boyd.
On occasion, Boyd returns to school and attends classes through Continuing Education at AB Tech College. He likes antique cars and loves to cruise in his 1955 Chevy he's had for over 40 years.
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