Elburn, Illinois, native Eric Ferguson has awakened and entertained Chicago radio listeners for over a decade after working around the country including Colorado, Florida and Pennsylvania. This University of Iowa alum claims he was attracted to a career in radio mostly because of the flashy, form-fitting uniforms that he gets to wear and the early hours allow him to pursue his dream of caddying on the PGA Tour.' Eric likes to spend time with the most important people in his life... his wife Jen, his four kids, David Letterman, and the guy making the burritos at Chipotle.
You can email Eric Ferguson at: eric@wtmx.com |
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Growing up Kathy wanted to be a detective and despite fantasies about being Sydney Bristow from "Alias", she is glad to
be on the air at THE MIX, close to her hometown of Crystal Lake. After years of working in radio in Rockford, Phoenix, and Raleigh, she
decided to quit her job and move home. Kathy enjoys the perks of her position such as meeting celebrities, but is happiest when she's on a
massage table. You may be surprised to know that Kathy was in the Chess Club and her family was in the Clinton Fencehoppers Snowmobile Club.
You can email Kathy Hart at: kathy@wtmx.com |
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Moving to Chicago wasn't a far trip for Melissa, who grew up just over the border in Indiana. At the age of 8, Melissa was already writing and creating radio shows on cassette tapes to play for her mom. After her mom lied and said her radio shows were good, she decided to pursue a career in radio. Melissa worked in the Hoosier State in Hammond and Merrillville before becoming the "sexy" traffic reporter at THE MIX. She consistently strives to be the best Melissa she can be and says there is always more to learn through new experiences in life.
You can email Melissa McGurren at: melissa@wtmx.com |
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When he's not working on home improvements, reading poetry or practicing his synchronized swimming you may catch Glendale Heights native, "Swany", on the other end of your phone when you're calling in to The Eric & Kathy Morning Show. This Columbia College grad is happy to be working in Chicago radio and is the creative mind behind many of those catchy musical clips you hear in the morning. You may or may not be surprised that Swany still hangs out with his junior high school teachers and that his guilty pleasures include Spongebob Squarepants, The Weather Channel and Tom Cruise movies.
You can email John Swanson (Swany) at: swany@wtmx.com |
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Despite her odd quirks - like only walking on the left side of people, eating Rolos out of the freezer, and eating cereal in the shower - Cynthia managed to move up from an internship at THE MIX to her position as the Assistant Producer to The Eric & Kathy Morning Show. Who wouldn't like a job that pays you to read the latest celebrity gossip? You'll likely find Cynthia browsing Chicago's trendiest boutiques and, of course, hanging with friends on Thursday's 'Girls' Night. She's only worked in Chicago, but dreams of going to a dude ranch in Wyoming where she can ditch her girly image and get her hands dirty.
You can email Cynthia Skolak at: cynthia@wtmx.com |
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"Do what you love and the rest will be ok in life" is this newsman's advice. And news has been Mark Suppelsa's love since attending elementary school in Libertyville.
He was drawn into radio during his years at Marquette University, but soon discovered a career in TV that led him to Minneapolis and then back to Chicago in 1993.
In addition to delivering the news on The Eric & Kathy Morning Show, Mark also anchors the WGN Evening News weekdays @ 5:30P and the WGN News at Nine (9pm).
When not working, you may see this sports nut running along Lake Michigan or discreetly driving through the city in his 1999 Chevy Cavalier (fancy cars bore him) to his favorite restaurant for a vegetarian meal.
You can email Mark Suppelsa at: msuppelsa@wtmx.com |
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Cara Carriveau is a multi-media talent. Besides being the midday host on 101.9 fm The MIX, Cara hosts two podcasts, provides blog content to a local TV station, interviews artists for "The Chicago Music Guide" and does various voiceovers such as the voice at Rosemont Theatre that welcomes you inside! This Michigander moved to Chicago in 1989 and currently lives in the western suburbs with her husband and two kids in a 100 year old house that always needs work….she doesn’t have much spare time! As a fun fact...Cara hasn’t been to a fast food restaurant in over 5 years ("Supersize Me" stopped her cold turkey).
You can email Cara Carriveau at: cara@wtmx.com |
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As a young tike, Koz dreamt of being a pilot, but soon came to realize that if you joke around in the cockpit, something really bad could happen.' Radio allows for much more wisecracking, so Koz got into broadcasting in L.A., Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Denver, but he is happiest to be working in his hometown at THE MIX.' Growing up in Elk Grove Village, Koz easily navigates the Windy City, however he finds it extremely irritating when people have no clue what to do at a 4-way stop and offers this website for help (www.jimloy.com/humor/fourway.htm).
You can email Kevin (KOZ) Koske at: koz@wtmx.com |
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"25¢," as he's often referred to, is happy that a career in radio worked out for him because his only other marketable skill is cat juggling.' Jeff grew up in the thriving mecca known as Blue Island on da SOUTHSIIIIDE and attended Illinois State University where he was involved in improv & sketch comedy groups.' The most important people in his life are his mom Barb, girlfriend Blue, boss Mary Ellen, and his parole officer Gus.' His career has taken him all over central Illinois, but he's happy to be at THE MIX where the restrooms are clean and he gets bottomless cups of coffee.
You can email Jeff Corder at: jcorder@wtmx.com |
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After over 20 years in night-time radio, Mike is happy that he's had the opportunity to work with and for some of the very best in the industry.' His supportive family (wife, two sons and one West Highland White Terrier, 'Molly') and a good day's sleep make this overnight guy happy.' As a Chicago native, Mike's radio career has also stayed within the boundaries of Illinois sending him to such towns as River Grove, Dundee, Macomb, Des Plaines and Chicago. He's currently working at the only job he's ever wanted to do!
You can email Mike Roberts at: mroberts@wtmx.com |
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