Meet the staff

TIM COLLINS : Program/Music Director

Tim has been in Radio for 15 years. He worked at WXKZ, in Prestonsburg, for a short period of time in the early 90's, then worked at WKLW in Paintsville for 10 years, and has been with WSIP since 2004. He also owned his own mobile DJ Service from 1990 till 2002. "I really enjoy working in "Country Radio" and hope the listeners like what they hear, because without them we wounldn't be here". You can listen to Tim between 8:30 am till 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Scott Ratlifff : Marketing Representative/Sports Broadcaster

He's been involved in radio for 10 years and in that time has aslo served as the Sports Director for WRLV in Salyersville, Ky. While not working, he's loves spending time with his wife Jessica and his two kids, Marcus and Savannah, as well as church activities and youth baseball. He's a proud 1991 graduate of Johnson Central High School and attended Morehead State University and Prestonsburg Comm. College. You can reach him by email at wsipads@yahoo.com - or - brratliff@forchtbroadcasting.com

CJ the DJ

will be celebrating his 20th year in radio in 2009. He started his career in 1989 at WXKZ in Prestonsburg, Ky. where he stayed for about 2 years, then accepted a position at WMDJ in Martin, Ky. After 2 years of broadcasting experience, CJ took the huge leap into large market radio by moving to Detroit, Michigan, where he spent 5 years before returning back to the hills of old Kentucky. He accepted a position at WSIP upon his return home in 1996 and has been a fixture on New Country 98.9FM since then. CJ can be heard weekdays from 3PM – 8PM with the best of today’s Country Hits on the Afternoon Drive Show. He also can be heard on the Country Classics Show, Thursdays from 6PM – 8PM playing the oldies from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. He is a graduate of Betsy Layne High School and still lives in Floyd Co. Ky. You can catch CJ on the road in concerts with Melvin Goins and many others and is working on his 3rd Bluegrass CD. You can reach CJ by email @ cjthedjwsip@yahoo.com or by phone at 606-424-1803 or visit his myspace page at www.myspace.com/cjthedjwsip or www.myspace.com/cjthedjmusic

DEANNA MEADOWS : Certified Advertising/Marketing Specialist

Deanna is a graduate of the Radio Training Academy holding a masters in marketing and sales. She has been with WSIP Fm/Am since 2004.Community projects/ organizations include: WSIP Karaoke, Just Say "NO" to Drugs and Alcohol coloring book, GUS, Relay for Life, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and active Rotary Club member and board member 2009/2010. Deanna and her husband Greg are members of the Baker Branch FWB Church and reside at Hager Hill with their 3 year old "poopzoo" Champ. You can contact Deanna by e-mail at wsipsales@bellsouth.net Motto: "I can do ALL things thru Christ who strengthens me."

DAN LYONS: SALES

Dan has a media background both in news and advertising. He has formerly served as editor of two area newspapers, as well as news director at WSIP. His radio career began at WSIP while still in high school. He is currently active in various civic projects through Paintsville Tourism and the Johnson County Extension Service. The father of three children, Dan and his wife Mary, reside at Nippa. Presently, he is on the sales staff. You can contact Dan by e-mail at wsipnews@bellsouth.net.

Spike Berkhimer

Spike Berkhimer is the General Manager of WSIP AM/FM. He began his radio career as a board operator and sports announcer for WSIP in 1993. He moved to operations and sports director of WSIP in 1995 and in 2001 assumed the role of General Manager. Contact Spike at 606-789-5311 Ext-226 or via e-mail at spberkhimer@keybroadcasting.net.

Ron Smith

After Ron was refused his crazy check, He had to find a real job. He was not able to do that, so he became a radio announcer. He has been doing this for 37 yearsnow. Ron has been with WSIP since 1987, doing “The Morning Show” News, Sports, and he is also an advertising representative. You can contact Ron at morningshow@bellsouth.net