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THE KMRY STAFF
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Rick Sellers
Rick was born in Akron, Ohio, and educated at Miami University of Ohio.  He started out his radio executive career in 1972 as program director and general manager of WOXR in Oxford, Ohio.  In 1975, he came to Cedar Rapids as program director at KCRG radio, and moved to WMT AM-FM in 1976 as promotion and music director.  Eventually moving up to Vice-President of Operations and minority stockholder from 1986 to 1995, he became general manager from 1995 to 1998 when he purchased 1450-KMRY, and is President and General Manager.  Outside interests include serving as adjunct faculty at Coe and Kirkwood colleges, board member of the Freedom Festival and Grant Wood Chapter of the American Red Cross, trustee with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Junior Achievement, and membership in the Downtown Rotary Club and Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church.

 
Eric Walker
Born and raised in the small southwest Iowa community of Stanton, Eric Walker left the home of the "World's Largest Swedish Coffee Pot" to study at the University of Iowa.  It was there he received his bachelor's degree and his wife, Brenda!  Eric's first professional stint in radio was in Cedar Rapids at the then-new KDAT-FM, handing overnight on-air duties.  In 1996, on a promise of a weekend part-time job at a major market station, he set off for Greensboro, North Carolina.  After turning the job into the Executive Producer of the highly-rated "Murphy In The Morning" show, the call of home was hard to resist.  He returned to Iowa to become Program Director at KGRN-AM in Grinnell.  Now, he's Program Director, Production Director, Music Director and morning host here at KMRY.  In his spare time, Eric is involved with Variety-The Children's Charity committee.  He also enjoys playing with his dogs and doing numerous remodeling projects around the house.

 Julia Kent
Julia is a Cedar Rapids area native.  She has worked as a pre-school teacher, model for a furrier, and cocktail mixologist before finding her niche in radio.  As a 27 year veteran of WMT AM/FM, she performed many duties, including commercial writing, production and sales before joining the team at KMRY as Traffic, Continuity and Office Manager, and is now afternoon music host and Promotion Director.  She also owns VoiceStar USA, a voice talent  business in Cedar Rapids.  Julia enjoys spending time with her two cats, as well as her four beautiful grand- children. In summarizing her life, Julia commented "If I leave one impression with those I meet, it is to enjoy life and laugh often."

Cary J. Hahn

Bob Brooks

 Kevin Alexander
Kevin was born and raised in Victor, Iowa and now lives in Marengo.  A graduate of H-L-V High School, he attended Kirkwood Community College with courses in business management, accounting and communications.  He managed a clothing store and ran his own business, Alexander Masonry & Construction, before joining WMT as sales projects coordinator.  He was sales manager there before becoming vice-president of 1450-KMRY in 1998 and is now also Station Manager.  The father of three, Kevin has coached Little League baseball and flag football and was also a scout leader.  He's marketing chairman for the Greater Cedar Rapids Open Golf Tournament, and is lead vocalist and keyboard player for the band "Mid Life Crisis."  Kevin was elected to the Board of Directors of the Marengo Golf Course 
                                                                      and serves as the Chairman of  Buildings, Grounds & Landscaping.  He's an avid golfer with a 7 handicap.

 David Bolt
David is a Cedar Rapids native, a graduate of Jefferson High School and attended Coe College and the University of Iowa.  He was manager of Theater Cedar Rapids from 1981 to 1986, when he became district representative for "Movies America."  He became development director in 1991, and in 1994 joined the staff of 1450-KMRY.  Among community activities, David is a well-known fixture of various theater productions around the area - including being a regular in "The Follies" and involved with productions staged each summer at Brucemore.

Dave Franklin 
Another Cedar Rapids native, Dave Franklin is a Wilson High School grad, and attended Coe College for two years before receiving a B.A. in radio/TV and film from Michigan State University.  His radio career started at WKAR AM/FM in East Lansing, Michigan.  Returning to Iowa, he went to KGRN in Grinnell before beginning a 40 year career at KCRG TV/AM where he was program director for radio and film director for TV.  Dave brought his Sunday morning polka show to 1450-KMRY in January, 2001.  Outside the station, he is involved with landscaping and yard work around home.  By the way, he writes he "served 33 months in the army (ours)."

Marilyn Eckstein
Marilyn was born in the little Native American village of Marble City, Oklahoma.  She was 
the 7th of 10 children.  Marilyn now lives in Ely with her husband, Dan, and their daughter, Danielle.  Her radio career started in 1992 at WCCI-FM in Savanna, Illinois in the sales department.  Marilyn joined the 1450-KMRY sales staff in June, 2005.  

Deb Fisher
Deb is a native of Ottumwa with previous work experience in office management and social services.  She has a B.A. degree in Human Services and Psychology from Buena Vista College.  Prior to joining the KMRY staff, she owned and operated Nuts & More Specialty Foods in Hiawatha.  Deb's family includes a son, Ben, daughter Jessica and son-in-law, Zac, and granddaughters Hayden and Laney.  Deb enjoys time with friends and family, enjoys 
music and the outdoors, cooking and golf.

Brian Clarke
Brian was born and raised on a small farm near Springville and graduated from Springville High School.  He served in the US Army, and then attended Kirkwood Community College taking primarily classes in history and psychology.  While a member of the Mt. Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, he was nationally certified Fire II Instructor.  Prior experience includes several years in outside sales, mostly in the construction material industry.  Now Brian, his wife and two sons are residents of rural Lisbon.  He helps coach flag football and Little League baseball, and is an assistant Scout Master with the Boy Scouts of America.  In his free time, he enjoys camping and fishing trips with his family, an occasional round of golf, and is an avid bowhunter.

Connie Switzer
Connie is yet another Cedar Rapids native, having graduated from Franklin High School.  
She spent 20 years working for Turner Microphone, and 17 more at WMT  AM/FM before 
joining the 1450-KMRY staff.  She keeps active by bicycling, cross country skiing and as a member of Mercy Fitness Center.  She's a volunteer driver for "Meals on Wheels" for 
Family Service Agency and volunteers for the American Cancer Society.

 
 Ted Bey
Ted's educational background includes three years of college with an emphasis on political science, history and computer science.  Add in military training in the Russian and Czech languages, and cap it off with graduation from Brown Institute in broadcasting.  After 7 years in the US Air Force, Ted spent 5 1/2 years with the news department at 1450-KLWW before joining IBM, and then 13 years with Frank N. Magid Associates. He came back to 1450, now KMRY, as weekend news anchor in 2002.  A member of First Lutheran Church, Ted is also an accomplished vocalist and a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society, 21st Century Vocals, Harmony Hawks, Chorale Midwest and Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale.

  TOM McCOY - yet another Cedar Rapids native, Tom is proud to have been in the last class to graduate from Franklin High School.  Most of his career has been in the automotive parts department business, including Volkswagen, Porsche/Audi, Subaru and Honda dealerships. He's now retired from Saturn of Cedar Rapids.  His part-time radio career started at KCRG (where  Dave Franklin was his boss!), and led to KHAK and KTOF before joining what was then 1450-KCDR in 1985.  Outside activities include his two classic cars and - when time allows - enjoying NASCAR races.