Staff
Darla Isham – Station Manager
Joel Karnick – Program Direcctor/Morning Show Host 6am to 10 Mon-Fri
Having been in radio for 37 years, Joel is just starting to figure it out. From the days of spinning 45 records to modern-day social media, Joel has a slippery grasp on how to entertain his Morning Show listeners. Born in St. Paul, MN…..Alum of Boyceville High School…..and well travelled history of radio from Iowa to Minneapolis and many places in-between. Reach Joel via email: [email protected]
Mike McKay 10am to 2pm
I’ve been in radio for 40+ years, worked at numerous stations around Wisconsin as well as across the country and now part of the 98Q Country family. I wouldn’t trade this “job” for anything and every day is new, I love it! My wife Lori has been with me for the entire ride (we just celebrated 41 years) our kids are grown but we do have a couple little ones at home, a Pomeranian named GiGi and a cat named Violet. When I’m not on the radio I’m spending time messing with the yard, and in the winter you’ll catch me watching hockey, go Wild! Thanks for letting me be a part of your day.
Gray Gunderson 2pm to 7pm
The Park Falls native returns home after a few years in the city. You’ll often find him by the river, fishing, experimenting with flavors in the kitchen, or relaxing with his cat Lou. Gray is passionate about speech and communication, which drives his eagerness to give back to his hometown. Reach Gray via email: [email protected]
“BiG G” Gregg Griesel – Account Executive
Gregg “BigG” Griesel is a formerly self-employed automotive industry veteran who has been a part of Northern Wisconsin’s business scene since 1980. With decades of experience owning and operating General Motors and Chrysler dealerships, he’s now a marketing and business planning specialist at Civic Media. BigG, who’s happily married to Dawn for 32 years, has an uncanny ability to connect with audiences on the radio and through social media. He’s known for being unapologetically outgoing and enjoys hobbies like motorcycling, golf, bowling, and spending quality time with his family.
Gray Gunderson – Account Executive
Brianna Kosmer – Traffic Director
A Phillips High School grad and UW – Eau Claire alum, Brianna’s freshly returned from 4 years abroad in Japan, where she taught English. Thanks to the many special experiences with local residents there, she’s returned with a newfound appreciation for community engagement, and hopes to foster many meaningful connections in the community of her hometown. In her free time, she’s an avid reader, an unskilled but passionate crafter, and a novice hiker.
Austin Brumet – News Director
Jeff Heikkinen and Scott Hueckmann – Phillips Sports Play-by-Play
Steve Kjetland – Chequamegon Sports Play-by-Play
Sports Reporter Mike Clemens
Country Top 40 with Fitz Saturday 7pm to 11pm
“It’s Polka Time” with Craig Ebel Saturday 8am to 9am
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly – Weekdays at 650am
Outdoor News with Tim Lestmeister and Rob Drieslein – Weekdays @ 815am
Power Country with Rich Miller – Sunday 4am to 6am
Outdoor Wisconsin with Dan Small – Sunday 7am to 8am
Rick Jackson Country Classics – Sunday 6pm to 9pm
