I got the showbiz bug at Woodstock High School while in their theatre program. I found the radio bug while I was a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. They say “If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life”. I am proof that it’s true. From the minute I walked into WSUW FM 91.7, the college station in Whitewater, I found that connection.

How did I land in Rockford? A buddy of mine fixed me up on a blind date. Yes, a blind date.

I met my wife Yvonne on that blind date to see REO Speedway at the BMO Harris Bank Center, known at that time as the Metro Centre. It was like a connection I never felt. They say, “You know when it’s right, it’s right”. Yup.

Working in Rockford Radio gives you the chance to help so many. I am a Board Member for GiGi’s Playhouse-Rockford serving many with Down Syndrome. I assist whenever I can with The Rockford Salvation Army, March of Dimes, The Rock River Valley Food Pantry, and many more.

I have been blessed with three lovely daughters and two crazy dogs. Gunnar is a Chocolate lab and Greta is a Black Lab. Both keep me on my toes when it comes to throwing the Frisbees right after work…

I thank you for the many years you have been listening to me in every morning. I couldn’t do any of this without you. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to join you every morning. Give me a call in the morning sometime and let’s catch up.


Steve and THE BOSS Yvonne


Steve and THE HAWK


Steve and THE Jake Owen in Rockton


Steve and 95.3 THE BULL


Steve and his original first car 1968 Chevelle SS


THE Trickster Rick Nielsen and Steve


Steve and his dad’s restored 1949 Chevy Truck

 

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