WATH 970 : Personalities

Personalities
	Dave Palmer Dave Palmer is President of WATH and WXTQ. He also hosts Ohio's longest running daily talk and call-in show, "The Party Line." Though a native of Worthington, Dave moved from Honolulu in 1973 to purchase the stations along with his father - radio pioneer and Hall of Famer Fred Palmer. After brief but promising careers as a professional musician and a tech theater designer, Dave fell into broadcasting by accident (some would say destiny) where he worked for (KGMB, KIMN, WCOL) or has been consultant to (KCBQ, KFRC, KHJ, KOMA) some of the nation's great stations. He also served in the U.S. Army, owned WRAP in Norfolk (VA), was an Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism faculty member and is General Manager of the Copperheads Baseball organization. Few people have been or are more involved in the Athens community than Dave. He and wife Patricia have raised three children here and today enjoy three grandchildren.
	Thom Williams Thom Williams has been a broadcaster in Southeast Ohio for 11 years. Before that he worked in Parkersburg, W.V. and spent most of his 38 years in radio in upstate N.Y., where he is from. He is the Operations Manager of WATH and WXTQ and has said he enjoys working with this staff. He loves nothing more than to be out and about in the community meeting listeners. Being involved is important to him, serving locally with the March of Dimes and the American Cancer Society. He also serves the stations as a salesperson and works closely with local businesses. Thom is a family man residing in Albany, Ohio with his wife, son, daughter, two dogs and his cat. As the morning man on WATH it's hard getting up that early but he loves being there to wake up Southeast Ohio and thanks you for listening.
	Bob Beyette Bob Beyette, originally from Buffalo N.Y., began his 30 plus year radio career in Georgia, with stops in Tennessee, New York and South Carolina before landing in Southeast Ohio. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Media Communications from Medaille College, Buffalo N.Y. He has worked for WATH/WXTQ for 16 years and has been News Director since 1997. Bob is also an Adjunct Professor in radio news writing and reporting at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. Aside from the news he enjoys being a member of the Elks Club. He, his wife and dog, Patches reside in Waterloo Township. They have three grown children, a son and daughter in Nelsonville and a son in Akron Ohio. Bob is also the proud Grandfather of seven grandchildren.
	Brian Boesch Brian serves as our sports director and can be heard every morning with the latest in sports scores and updates Monday through Friday at 6:55am, 7:55am and during the Mid-day Journal. He also hosts The Sears Sports Fan along with co-host Bryan Levin. Join them to talk local, regional or national sports every Monday through Wednesday and Friday evening from 6:06 - 7pm. If you would like to join in on the discussion call 592-6646, 1-888-592-6646 or e-mail your comments to sports@970wath.com.
	Ray Wagner Ray Wagner (The Professor), host of Sentimental Journey weekdays from 10 a.m. til 12 N plays the music from yesteryear. From the Big Band sounds to the singers of the 60's. He is originally from Hershey, Pa. and now resides in Athens along with wife Tish. He has 5 children, 2 Girls and 3 Boys. Ray received his B.S. from Manchester College, Indiana, his M.A. from Ball State, Indiana and his Ph.D. from Ohio University where he served a long career as a Professor. He has worked for over 10 years at WATH. Ray includes among his hobbies working for nothing and volunteering in Athens.
	Susan James Susan James began her radio career at the age of fifteen at WNRE AM/FM in her hometown of Circleville, Ohio (also home of the Pumpkin Show). She has done everything from news and DJ-ing to copywriting and production. She is currently director of production for WATH and WXTQ and your afternoon drive DJ on 970 WATH. “Music is my connection to the world in a lot of ways and having grown up with the 970 music genre, I am completely in my element spinning these tunes.” Susan and her husband have two boys and live out in the sticks of Athens County. Join Susan every afternoon weekdays from 12:30 - 3pm.
	Robin Barnes Robin Barnes is originally from Barberton and then Coshocton Ohio but feels mostly like an Athenian since she has been here for 16 years. She has worked in radio for over 10 years. Before working at WATH and Power 105 she worked for WHIZ in Zanesville. Robin graduated from Ohio University, GO BOBCATS! She says she was raised on radio and loves music along with community theatre. She is involved with Athenian/Berean Players and Actors Movable Theatre. She loves to learn new dances, karaoke and is learning how to play drums. Another love, besides working in radio, is meeting you at community events and taking your e-quests. She resides in Athens with, as she says, her awesome son Dylan, who rocks! You can hear Robin weekdays on WATH from 3 pm till 6 p.m. and she also serves the stations as a salesperson.
	Caleb Troop He is the co-host for the WATH Sears Sports Fan on Thursday evenings from 6:06 until 7 p.m. for the Jim Schaus Show where Jim, the Ohio University Director of Athletics, talks along with Caleb about Ohio University Sports and answers callers questions.
	J. D. Bio coming soon.