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| James Hunt | | CEO | Born in South Africa, James studied at the University of Natal to gain his Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Psychology and Geography, and then went on to gain a Postgraduate diploma in Education. James ran his own Training and Management consultancy business, before moving to the UK in 1997 where he held a variety of roles in AMP, one being Head of Capability Development.
Prior to joining UCB International in 2005, James was in fulltime ministry, pastoring a church in the UK. Before coming to Canada this January, James served as Vice President of Corporate Development for UCB International. From his early career as a secondary school teacher and a lecturer in Residential Childcare, James has become a highly effective development consultant for businesses. His role within UCB International has been to help develop the various affiliate members so that they can fulfil what they believe their mandate is within their region.
James is married to Pam Hunt and they have two children and many pets.
Useless fact: James speaks Zulu and Afrikaans. He also loves the outdoors.
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| | Garry Quinn | | General Manager, New Projects | Garry Quinn became the General Manager September 1, 2004 when Gary and Pam Hoogvliet returned to New Zealand. Garry is passionate about the difference Christian radio can make in people’s lives and felt called to be involved with UCB Canada after attending a Radio-thon. He is married to the lovely Melody Quinn and is the father of two grown children and the grandfather to four great grandkids. Garry is an active volunteer in the community, the President of the Kiwanis Club and his hobbies include building and hockey.
Useless fact: Garry had a chance meeting with Prime Minister, Paul Martin in downtown Belleville. Mr. Martin was carrying two pizzas and Garry took his picture…(which never turned out)…hmmm.
Future Aspirations: to become the first waterskiing headware model... | | (613) 966-4822 | | Email Me |
| | Kevin Stenhouse | | Office Manager; Co-Host "The Morning Show" | Kevin Stenhouse has been at UCB since the beginning as a volunteer and joined the team "full time" in September 2007, as our Office Manager and co-host with Dana of UCB Mornings. He is also on staff at the Prince Edward County Free Methodist Church. Kevin was born in Montreal and has been married to Karen for fifteen years. Kevin and Karen have three children: Alison, Claire and Iain. His favourite scripture is Hebrews 13:20-21 and the accomplishment that he is most proud of is being a chaplain at Ground Zero to the 9/11 rescue workers.
Useless fact: Kevin won’t eat anything that is blue. “It’s unnatural! Even blueberries are purple! God never intended for us to eat blue things.”
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| | Dana Rogalsky | | Co-host, "The Morning Show" | Dana and her family moved to the Trenton, Ontario area in 2002. A military wife, married to an Air Traffic Controller, she has 3 teenagers.
Dana has been speaking and singing in every city where God and the military have taken her, including giving her testimony and singing on Canadian national TV program, 100 Huntley Street in 2004.
In the fall of fall of 2006, Dana released a CD called "Prisoner of Hope".
Trained in TV and Radio Broadcasting in the 70's, Dana never dreamed that when 'someone was praying her to Trenton' it was to help pioneer UCB 102.3FM out of Belleville.
Dana is an active member of her church and is passionate about missions…. she has been to Mexico, Europe, Philippines, Egypt, Panama and Jamaica. She's also passionate about cooking! One of Dana's biggest accomplishments is the fact that she puts up with Kevin Stenhouse every morning on the UCB Morning Show!
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| Melanie Linn | | Music Director; Late Night Host, Weeknights 10-midnight | Melanie is a native of the Quinte area – a farmer’s daughter born and raised near Stirling. After 20 years as a missionary / counsellor in Eastern Europe, the States and downtown Toronto, Melanie returned to small town living just in time to catch the wave of Christian radio in Quinte with 102.3. “Even though God is ever-present through His Spirit, people who are alone and lonely often believe the lie that no one cares – particularly in the night,” says Melanie. “Radio has the capacity to reach into those lonely places and assure individuals of the love of God and His people.” In addition to Mel's role as Music Director, she offers her company to you every weeknight from 10-midnight or you can contact her at m.linn@ucbcanada.com.
Useless fact: Melanie’s greatest claim to fame is her ability to collect eggs faster than anyone she knows (her sister would argue) – “like riding a bike, you never forget!”
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| Pam Hunt | | Finance Manager | Pam grew up in Durban, South Africa. After studying in Food and Clothing Technology, specializing in Financial Management, Pam initially entered a career in catering and hospitality services. After a number of years the financial aspects of running large catering departments became more challenging and she branched out into the accounting field.
While in the UK Pam worked in management accounts and bookkeeping and the last few years she worked for a firm of Chartered Accountants managing a number of clients for the firm. Pam, who is married to James Hunt, arrived here at UCB Canada this January. They have two children, 15-year-old Cara (meaning beloved friend) and 13-year-old Mathew, (meaning gift from God). She is English but speaks Afrikaans as well. James is Pam’s childhood sweetheart. What drew her to James was that he loves people and God with a passion and has been able to break through many lives with grace, love, serving and patience including her own.
Useless fact: Pam met James the month of her 16th birthday and knew at 17 he was the man she would marry.
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| | Jeff Dwyer | | Account Executive | | (613) 966-4822 |
| | Kevin Kay | | Midday host 11am-2pm | Kevin Kay is a man with many hats. Kevin has been with UCB Canada from the very beginning as the Sales and Revenue Manager before sliding behind the microphone, first as the afternoon drive host, then to Saturday mornings, next he hosted weekday mornings with Susan Roffel and now midday host. He has been involved in fundraising for Mustard Seed Mission- raising funds for a school in post-tsunami Indonesia, is a pastor with the Free Methodist Church in Canada and is involved in politics with Member of Parliament Daryl Kramp. Kevin is happily married to the best cookie baker known to UCB, Beverly and is proud father of Heather, Adam, Stuart and Trevor. He is an avid sports fan playing hockey, golf and squash.
Useless fact: Kevin was hit on the head with a golf ball once.
Future aspirations: Rule the world!!!
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| | Jay Christie | | PM drive announcer | Jay Christy was born in Toronto the first day of autumn September 21, 1961. At the age of 15 he was bit by the “radio bug” and his love for radio broadcasting was born. In his early twenties he began developing his voice telemarketing and joined his mentor “John Majhor” on Chum Radio where he was known as “Brother Christopher”. Later he did some work as an operator at Key 590 in Toronto.
After moving to the area in 1990 he owned a record store and dabbled with selling antiques and auctioning. In 2004 he began doing some volunteer voice work before becoming joining the team as the afternoon drive host and co-host for Saturday Night Gospel.
Useless fact: One day Jay would like to do a morning show – but he can’t get up early enough. | | (613) 966-4822 | | Email Me |
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| Susan Roffel | | Saturday afternoon host | Susan was born and raised in Toronto. She gave her heart to Jesus at a Salvation Army open air service while kneeling at the bass drum. This experience has given Susan a passion for outreach & youth ministry within the Salvation Army. At her home church Susan is the "songster" (choir)leader and church pianist. Susan lived in Ottawa for ten years where she became involved in community television and local news reporting. In 1999 her family moved to Barrie where her husband Bob became an associate pastor in the Free Methodist Church while she was involved with “LIFE 100.3” as a morning announcer. Susan’s husband Bob grew up in Belleville; she and her family recently moved to the area. They have four children: Jess (17), Greg and Kate (14), Nathaniel (6) a dog named Jake and guinea pig - Skittles
Useless fact: Susan’s favourite beverage is Starbucks Tazo® Chai Latte (thanks to Linda)and she is NOT allowed to make popcorn anymore.... | | (613) 966-4822 | | Email Me |
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| Cork Hannah | | Shipping and Delivery | Cork’s given name at birth was Angus, named after his dad and grandfather, which makes him Angus Hannah the third. The name Angus did not last long as his parents began calling him a “corker.” We are not sure what a “corker” is but the Webster dictionary definition is “something that closes a discussion, hence something astonishing. Well, we could describe Cork as an astonishing person! Cork is married to Judy and they have one son, David, and a daughter-in-law, Amy. Cork and Judy attend Parkdale Baptist Church where they are involved in adult ministries. Cork has been part of UCB Canada since the beginning of time. He was praying, painting and putting up drywall before the doors even opened and has been sharing from his servant heart ever since. He is responsible for shipping and receiving but everyone knows he really runs the place. What does the UCB staff love about Cork? His sense of humour, his servant attitude, his work ethic, but mostly the “goodies” he brings in every week. His interests: gardening in the summer, camping at Algonquin Park, and READING and READING!
Useless fact: Cork is the staff member who drove Sharon Osvald to emergency to get the fish hook removed from her finger.
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| | Anita Geertsma | | Host of "KidZone"; Traffic Manager | Anita has been a part of UCB Canada for a long time - first as a dedicated volunteer. Kid Zone was birthed from a thought Anita had when UCB Canada went to air. She felt that kids needed a time slot on the radio too - and that we needed to hear kids singing on air. Anita has been hosting Kid Zone for almost two years, first with Trish Long and now with her co-host Virginia. They have a great time together getting ready for each show and wondering what they should share with their listeners each day. She is amazed how many adults tune in as well. Anita has been married to Mark for over 22 years and has one daughter Amy, who is the joy of their lives. They have a black lab named Max who is a year old.
Useless fact: Anita will do almost anything for red “nibs” licorice.
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| | Virginia Brak | | Co-host of "KidZone" | Virginia has been involved with Kid Zone since the fall of 2005. She grew up on a dairy farm just outside Frankford where her parents still live. She is the proud Auntie of two nephews and four nieces. Virginia is currently working at Maranatha Church as the Director of Children’s Ministries overseeing infants to Grade 5.
Useless Fact: Virginia can blow bubbles off her tongue after eating a peppermint. | | (613) 966-4822 | | Email Me |
| | Brad Linnard | | Production Manager | Brad (also known as baby-genius) has been UCB Canada’s production manager since we went to air and is loved by all the staff because he makes us sound “good” on the radio. Brad has also been the co-owner of Lineage Studios for a little more than five years which he does in his “not so spare” time. Brad was born in Brampton, Ontario and moved to Belleville, which he loves, when he was eight. He has been married to his lovely wife Amanda (also known baby-doll) for four years. Brad and Amanda have a pet rabbit, two fish and a cat.
Useless fact: Brad likes to play pranks on his good friend Jay Christie in his spare time… “Hey Jay, want a tea biscuit?”
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| | Bruce Mackay | | Host of "The Edge" | Bruce Mackay has been hosting “The Edge” long before UCB Canada existed. He helped found the program along with Gary MacDonald, Lance Jeffrey and YFC and has been on the air since October 7, 1993 on CJLX. Bruce has a deep love and appreciation for Christian music. His favourites include Newsboys, Michael W. Smith, PFR, Mutemath and George Beverly Shea. Bruce and his wife Tanya have two beautiful children, Isaac and Eva. When not busy with Mackay Insurance, Bruce is a Co-Chaplain with the Hockey Ministries for Belleville Bulls. His interests include music, hockey, ball, video editing. He says he likes his co-hosts Steve and Bob equally.
Useless fact: Bruce once bumped into CARMEN at a convenience store in New York State and it changed his life forever.
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| | Bob Morris | | Co-host of "The Edge" | For the past few years Bob has considered it his privilege to work along with Bruce Mackay as he “pilots” the ship called “The Edge”. With Bruce at the controls, Bob is free to make comments, suggest topics, take a stab at some humour and keep “Mixmaster B-Mac” from being too lonely. Recently Steve Heidt joined the team giving Bob the job of being the “steadying influence” on the show. Bob considers serving with Bruce and Steve one of the best experiences of his life.
Useless fact: Bob was with Bruce Mackay when they bumped into CARMEN at a convenience store…and he did not recognize him.
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| | Steve Heidt | | Co-Host of "The Edge" | Steve Heidt is the latest addition to the "The Edge". Steve has always been a huge fan of Bruce and Bob on the "The Edge" and initially Steve was just one of the legion of Edge Show fans. Steve would often call in with a Downtown Belleville traffic report, or a Caribbean Hurricane report, or even just to back up comments by Bob and Bruce with the greatest website of all time - Wikipedia. After a while Steve just started showing up at the station and the rest, as they say, is history.
Useless fact: Steve is a whiz at Minesweeper, is fluent in JavaScript as well as Klingon, edits Wikipedia, has a sweet MySpace and collects fanny packs.
Most treasured gift: the Christmas Rubber Ball that no one stole! | | (613) 966-4822 | | Email Me |
| | Terry Harris | | Kingston Reporter; Host of "Obstacles to Opportunities"; Sunday afternoon host | Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of two, many experts predicted Terry would never walk, talk, read, write or go to regular school. Terry is an over comer! In 1995 Terry graduated from Brock University with a B.A. in English Literature and obtained a Masters degree in marriage and family therapy in 1999 from Tyndale Seminary. Today Terry coordinates an academic support program for children of offenders with the John Howard Society of Kingston and is a popular motivation speaker. Terry’s weekly segment “Obstacles to Opportunities” encourages listeners who need a fresh perspective on the challenges they face each day. Terry and his wife Dawn are big supporters of UCB Canada and are Radio-thon-aholics.
Useless fact: To his knowledge, Terry is the only person to ride through the parliament buildings on a tricycle and would do it again if he had the chance.
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| | Sandy Norman | | Host "Pure Praise and Worship" 6-7 p.m. | | (613) 966-4822 |
| | Laura Kapteyn | | Promotions Manager; Editor "The Word for You Today" | | (613) 966-4822 |
| | Paul Brownson | | Host "Great Hymns of the Faith" on Sundays | | (613) 966-4822 |
| | Gail Conrick | | Administrative volunteer | | (613) 966-4822 |
| | John Roeper | | Host of "Sunday Morning Praise and Worship" from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | | (613) 966-4822 |
| | Ross Lockhart | | Host of "Table Talk", Sunday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. | | (613) 966-4822 |
| | Ed Bentley | | Host of "Table Talk", Sunday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. | | (613) 966-4822 |
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