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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!)

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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