· Nate Thomas (Mornings)
     · Jason Russell (Meteorologist)
     · Brad England (1-3 pm)
     · Theresa Ross (3-5 pm)
     · Jayar (5-7 pm)
     · Josh Ashton (Weekend 22)
     · Sean Dunn (Groundwire)
     · KJ (Music News)

NATE THOMAS - mornings

Nate Thomas is originally from Springfield, Massachusetts, but his career in radio has taken him all over the country. He worked at Kiss 95.7 in Hartford, CT for four years as the night-time on-air personality. He spent a little over a year in California at KDUV-FM, a well-respected Christian Radio station before working with WAY-FM in Nashville, TN.

You can now hear Nate Monday through Fridayday mornings on The Q 99.7 from 7:00 - 9:00. He'll keep you in the loop on what's happening in the community and around the world with news updates twice an hour. Need a traffic update on your way to work? We've got you covered. Listen for up-to-date traffic reports several times an hour.

Connect to Nate through Facebook or feel free to drop him an email: nate@wlcq.com

JASON RUSSELL - meteorologist

Remember this face? For seven years, Jason Russell woke up the Pioneer Valley with his forecasts on ABC-40. After "retireing" from television, three years ago, he felt called to join the Q to become our staff meteorologist.

As a result, the All New Q 997, is now the only FM station in Western Massachusetts to have a local meteorologist on staff!

Born again, in January 1998, Jason is a member of Westfield Evangelical Free Church. He and his wife are active short-term missionaries in China. They travel once a year, work with Orphanages and teach English.

They adopted thier youngest of three children from China in 2004 and have started a ministry to help Orphans and work with Foster Kids in Western Mass. They live in Westfield.

BRAD ENGLAND - 1-3 pm

Brad England is a veteran of Christian radio. You can hear Brad Monday through Friday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00. In addition to doing the afternoon show at The Q 99.7, he also works as a freelance radio producer. His commercials and radio features have played around the world...literally. Chances are you may have heard something he's done even though his voice isn't actually on it!

Connect to Brad through Facebook!

Have a question for Brad? Want to comment on something? Email him: brad@wlcq.com

THERESA ROSS - 3-5 pm

Theresa Ross is the newest member of The Q 99.7 Team!

1. How about your family?
I'm a single mom with two beautiful kids Johanna's 12 and Jordan's 11 (btw, that's one girl and one boy!) They're growing up way too fast and both will be in middle school this fall WOA!

2. Any pets?
Jack Russell Terrier named JOJO, Min Pin named BAXTER and a Siamese mix named HERSHEY (big chocolate fans!)

3. Favorite foods?
chocolate!! (isn't that a food group?), chips and salsa (fresh salsa with cilantro), mexican food YUM, cookout food...anything my fiancee cooks...i love to eat... AND THEN THERE'S THE GYM (lol)

4. Favorite bible verse?
I have two... Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
and Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.

5. What artist makes you turn it up?
TOBYMAC...who else... :)

You can get to know her weekday afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00!

JAYAR - 5-7 pm

Jayar's Family:
Married his wonderful wife in June of 2002
They have 2 girls and a boy ranging from 7 years old to an infant!

Things that Jayar is passionate about: Seattle Mariners/Seahawks. Tennessee Vols. Newcastle United (English Football/Soccer), Coffee, Saltwater Aquariums, Pirate History, Revolutionary War history, and snow.

Quirky things about Jayar: GERM FREAK. Can’t drink coffee from a dark colored mug. Obsessively organized.

Timeline of travels since graduating High School in Port Orchard, WA in 1995:

3 weeks in China. 2 years in Dublin, Ireland. 2 months in Vienna, Austria.
Back to Seattle. Started in radio in 1999.
KBKS, KPLZ were Seattle stations.
Moved to Phoenix, then to Seattle, then to Montana, then to Seattle.
Married. Day after honeymoon moved to Portland.
2 months later to California.
Moved to Boise, Idaho for a year and change.
Moved to Nashville, TN for 3 years.
Moved to Florida in February 2008.
Now glad to be on the air in Western Mass!


Have a question for Jayar? Want to comment on something? Email him: jayar@wlcq.com

JOSH ASHTON - weekend 22

The Weekend 22 is hosted by Josh Asthon.

Listen to the Weekend 22 Saturday's from 9:00 - 11:00 AM and then again on Sunday's from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

SEAN DUNN - groundwire

Groundwire is a 1 minute segment heard throughout the day on The Q 99.7. It is aired to offer help and encouragement to you! It's hosted by Sean Dunn. Sean is a gifted and anointed communicator who partners with religious organizations to assist them with camps, conferences, retreats, youth weekends, spiritual emphasis weeks, chapel services, missions training, outreaches, youth ministry, training and consulting, radio programs, television ministry, outreaches and crusades"

If you would like to find out more about Groundwire and/or talk to a spiritual coach click here.

KJ - music news

KJ hosts our "music news" segments heard throughout the day on The Q 99.7. She will keep you up to date on what's happening with your favorite artists!