WLTL Radio: Empowering Students Since 1968
Here is the cool thing about being involved in WLTL. Whether or not you go into radio or media isn't the most important part of being involved in WLTL. The most important thing all of our students take away from their time here is the ability to be better communicators, business leaders and yes, even sometimes better leaders in the media field.
No matter what field you end up in, once you are a WLTL'er you are one for life! If you ever were involved in WLTL and you are not in our Alumni Database, get us your info now! Send your name, graduating year and email address to Chris Thomas at cthomas@wltl.net.
We will then add you to our email list where you can find out about opportunities to continue to support WLTL, come back and host Alumni Shows and more!
WLTL - A Decade of Broadcasting (1978)
We recently unearthed this gem from 1978. A book put together by students to commemorate the first 10 years of WLTL.
We hope you enjoy the memories and learning about WLTL!
WLTL Alumni in Media and Entertainment
While we are proud of all of our alumni, we always like to highlight those who have gone on to work in the media/entertainment field in some way, shape or form. If this is you and your name isn't below let us know! Contact Chris Thomas at cthomas@wltl.net with your current position, name, graduation year and any cool photos you have and we will get you up on the site ASAP!

Emma McElherne '07
On-Air Personality
Emma Mac as she is known on the radio is the weekday overnight host on 93 XRT. Previously, she worked as a producer for WGN Radio and in promotions at 93 XRT.

Anderson Alcock '79
Investigative Reporter
Previously on-air as a reporter and anchor in Louisville, KY and Tallahassee, FL, Anderson is now an investigative reporter at NBC 41 Kansas City.

Tim Rozner '77*
Concert Tour Manager
Tim has traveled the world managing tours for some of Rock N' Roll's biggest acts, including Buddy Guy, REO Speedwagon, KISS, Sheryl Crow, Aerosmith, Heart and more.

Josie Dunn '15
Musician
Josie Dunne music is on Atlantic Records. She filmed the music video for its first single, "Old School," right here at Lyons Township!

Mike Dorris '09
Broadcast Engineer
Mike has been working in radio engineering since his freshman year at WLTL. Previously, Mike worked for Dr. Jim White at Chicago Radio Engineers, at Public Media Engineering and WLEY-FM 107.9 Chicago. Currently he owns & operates In-Rush Broadcast Services.

Chris Werner '84*
Chicago Blackhawks
Chris Werner was the Senior Vice President for Ticket Sales/Business Development for the Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Club prior to his retirement in 2022. He is also, to the best of our knowledge, the only WLTL Alumni with not one, not two, but three Stanley Cup rings!

Jen Christensen '90
CNN Reporter/Producer
Jen is a producer/editor for CNN's Medical, Health and Wellness Unit. She has also produced several documentaries for CNN as well, one of which won her a Pulitzer Prize. You can see and read her work at http://www.cnn.com/profiles/jen-christensen

Victor Lentini '80
Hollywood Records
Victor Lentini has been working in the music industry for more than 30 years and is currently a Promotion Executive at Hollywood Records, working with such bands at Plain White T's and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.

Hunter Pendleton '15
Musician
While at the University of Missouri, Hunter helped to create the band Post Sex Nachos as their drummer. Based out of Nashville, Hunter and his bandmates tour the US, playing all sorts of venues and festivals, including Lollapalooza, Summerfest and more.

Karen Chapin '84
iHeart Radio
If you like listening to Kiss-FM, WGCI, Lite FM or V103 here in Chicago, thank Karen. You'll never hear her on the air but she is working hard behind the scenes in Engineering for iHeartRadio Chicago.

Brendan Dzwierzynski '13
Talk Show Host
Brendan gets to talk sports each and every day in Topeka, KS on AM 580 WIBW as a co-host of SportsTalk from 2pm-6pm. (He's in the blue shirt!)

Tyler Moody '91
Digital Content Director
Tyler Moody created the Warner Media's Podcast Network based in Atlanta, Georgia. He oversaw podcasts for CNN, TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network and more. Currently, Tyler works as the Digital Content Director for Cox Media Group.

Tom Baker '15
Imaging Designer
Tom is an Imaging Producer for SiriusXM. You can hear his work on several channels on their satellite network, including The Coffeehouse and Hits 1.

Kendall Hyde '16
Television Reporter
Kendall wasn't sure what he wanted to do for a career until he stepped into WLTL and found the answer...and he's been in media ever since. Watch him today on WPTV in West Palm Beach, Florida!

Lars Lonnroth '19
Digital Content Manager
Overseeing all of the digital content for Macon, Georgia's most watched TV station, 13 WMAZ, Lars has been a storyteller since his days at WLTL.
More Alumni in Media & Entertainment
* next to name indicates they are now retired
Sean Ledigh '97 - Supervising Producer
WGN Television - Chicago, Illinois
Dave Juday '90 - Play-By-Play
The Pulse 88.7 - Phoenix, Arizona
Phil LeBeau '84 - Reporter
NBC News - New York, New York
Jessica Weber '96 - Music Executive
Co-Sign - Brooklyn, New York
Doug Schneider '79 - Reporter
Green Bay Gazette - Green Bay, Wisconsin
Evan Boyd '13 - Analyst
Stats Inc - Chicago, Illinois
Rick Blum '86 - Assignment Editor*
WISC Television - Madison, Wisconsin
T. Ryan Bode '13 - Producer
Fox 32 - Chicago, Illinois
Jacob Alderman '12 - Radio Software Engineer
Telos Alliance - Cleveland, Ohio
JoAnn Prihoda-Reece '74 - Television Engineer
WGN Television - Chicago, Illinois
Nicholas Reczynski '05 - Editor
Warner Bros Animation - Los Angeles, California
Matt Dahl '03 - Podcast Host
Steve Dahl Podcast Network - Chicago, Illinois
Chris Thomas '97 - On-Air Host
InterFM 897 - Tokyo, Japan
Stuart Prentice '10 - Senior Account Executive
Nexxen - Chicago, Illinois
Steve Darnell '82 - On-Air Personality
WDCB Radio - Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Mike Kamper '92 - Director of Audio
Telltale Games - San Rafael, CA
Dan Sweeney '76 - On-Air Personality
Syndicated Radio Show
Jack Patel '15 - Associate Producer
ESPN - Bristol, Connecticut
Ryan Arnold '97 - On-Air Personality*
93 XRT - Chicago, Illinois
Peter Ferro '91 - Mobile Unit Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Amanda Vinicky '99 - Reporter
WTTW Television - Chicago, Illinois
Mikaela Larson '18 - Business Analyst
Chicago Blackhawks - Chicago, Illinois
Cam Ariana '11 - Account Executive
Overtime Sports - Brooklyn, New York
Greg Winegar '07 - Sr. Media Delivery Manager
Conversant - Chicago, Illlinois
Fred Moody '17 - Team Leader
Radio City Music Hall - New York, New York
Jim Skupien '77 - Director of Sales
Riedel Communication - Germany
Zach Patrick '15 - Musician
Six Foot Blonde - Chicago, Illinois
Michael Walsh '25 - Maintenance Engineer
ABC 7 - Chicago, Illinois
Dailey Newcomb '21 - Artist & Label Operations
This Fiction Management - Los Angeles, CA
Jim Vidal '95 - Visual Effects Artist
Film & Television - New York, NY
Camille Suknovich '13 - Producer
The Kitchen North America - Chicago, Illinois
Ryan Perri '05 - Promotions Producer
NBC 5 - Chicago, Illinois
John Spataro '09 - Dir. of Business Development
Allsides - Chicago, Illinois
Alex Holder '11 - VP of Digital Marketing
Concord Records - New York, New York
Bill Murdoch '83 - Chief Engineer
WGN Radio - Chicago, Illinois
David Gulik '05 - Audio Engineer
Jingle Punks - Los Angeles, California
Elif Geris '10 - Musician
Los Angeles, California
Kraig Kann '84 - Talk Show Host
SiriusXM - New York, New York
Mike Baker '79 - On-Air Personality
Syndicated Show - Chicago, Illinois
Brendan Greely '96 - Podcast Host
Steve Dahl Podcast Network - Chicago, Illinois
Jake Walcyzk '15 - Artist Management
Santa Monica, California
Katie Burns '10 - Principal Cellist
Denver (Colorado) Philharmonic Orchestra
Phil Hejtmanek '71 - On-Air Personality
WXPR Radio - Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Collin Thomas '13 - Audio Engineer
Lime Studios - Los Angeles, California
Andrea Dres '03 - Producer
ABC 7 - Chicago, Illinois
Mike Murphy '69 - Sports Talk Host*
ESPN Radio - Chicago, Illinois
Tom Meyer '71 - Investigative Reporter*
NBC 3 - Cleveland, Ohio
Ted Slowik '78 - Columnist*
Chicago Tribune - Chicago, Illinois
Claire Winegar '11 - Content Director
Unlock Health - Chicago, Illinois
John Busker - Master Control Operator
Fox Television - Phoenix, Arizona
Tom Moran '11 - Newswriter
NewsNation - Chicago, Illinois
Madison Vickery '13 - A&R Director
Atlantic Records - Los Angeles, California
Patrick Catezone '18 - Creative Video Asst.
Middle Tennessee State - Murfreesboro, TN
Luke Cunningham '18 - Public Relations Asst.
Next PR - Chicago, Illinois
Connor Ciecko '17 - Video Promotions Producer
PBS Wisconsin - Madison, Wisconsin
Patricia Stamatelos '15 - Account Coordinator
Warner Brothers - New York, New York
Matt Van De Sompele '14 - Park Operations
Chicago White Sox - Chicago, Illinois
Jonathan Rosenthal '12 - Manager
3 Arts Entertainment - Los Angeles, California
Dave Hewitt ' 77 - Engineer
Disney/ABC Television - Chicago, IL
Sam Spratford '20 - Reporter
Publishers Weekly - New York, NY
