YO! What is up Z Fans! Its Buddy Lee and I OWN this radio station.  No seriously….(employee owned and operated)

Hey there! I started with Z way back in the summer of 2004 as one of the original street teamers. It has been a blast to promote the station and meet all of the listeners over the years. I grew up in Marion and graduated from Wartburg College in communications where I met my husband Matt.

Outside of Z events, I work at our church, Stonebridge and coach high school girls’ soccer. I enjoy running, dancing, baking and hanging out at local coffee shops. Another fun fact about me is that I own a commercial size espresso machine and love to make my own lattes at home!

I love radio, especially local radio and all of the staff at Z102.9/1600 ESPN. Hope to see you all out there at our next event!

The best part of any work day is the thirty seconds before I turn on the microphone. You can't imagine the energy, excitement, and split second of fear before I turn on the mic and say "Today's Hits Z102.9..."

I've been helping Hits Happen in the big brick hit house since before Z went on the air in 1998 and I've been in radio since before I got my driver's license!

I love living in the Corridor and connecting with the community through the radio station. Z is the "Kevin Bacon" of the area, connecting you with just about everything ... Hawkeye Sports, charities/fundraisers, concerts, nightlife, the Farmers Market and so much more... (C'mon, you know the Kevin Bacon game, don't you)?

When I'm not behind the mic, you'll find me volunteering, networking, talkin' sports on 1600 ESPN Radio, and holding hands with my wife Shannon while we walk our dogs CJ and Kingston.

Where do I begin? Do I have more than 140 characters? I was one of the original interns here at KZIA and loved it so much, I stayed. You can find me at all the Z events handing out stickers and free stuff. Sometimes, when I have sugar free Red Bull, you hear me on the air from midnight to 6am!

I am a walking Snapple lid, full of information you will never need to know, but I will tell you anyways. I love celebrity gossip, Wikipedia and Googling things. One of my favorite things is going to movies and I especially love the midnight showings!

You can get to know me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ekolsrud twitter: @ekolsrud or read my blog: http://morethanjustablonde.tumblr.com.

Hey! My name is Jayme. I am a Senior at the University of Iowa majoring in Communication Studies as well as Journalism and Mass Communications. I am really excited for the upcoming Hawkeye Football Season and Green Bay Packer Football Season. I even just went out and bought a Cheesehead to support my team! If I am not at school or cheering on my teams you can usually find me working, attending concerts, watching reality TV shows, or sleeping. Some facts that you may find interesting about me:
 
Likes: Furry Dogs, Football, Sushi, Britney Spears, The Real Housewives Series (All of them), Peoples' Laughs, The Bieber, Cheese, Scary Movies
Dislikes: Broccolli, Bleu Cheese, The Bears, Winter, Unwanted Smells, Hair That Isn't Mine, Cats, Fractions, Politics, oh and SWEATING
 
Beyond my dislikes,  I'm a pretty cool gal to get along with. I will probably make you laugh more than once because of something outrageous I say. If you want a REALLY good laugh, listen to me live sometime on a saturday morning as I do the overnight's sometimes for Z. Thanks for taking the time to read about me.
 
Go Hawks and Go Packers!

Hi! “Life Long Eastern Iowan,” “Life Long DJ” Michelle Steele here. I've been in radio since my college days at the U of I and can't imagine a more entertaining or fulfilling career choice!  I "retired" my full time radio days to stay at home with my ever growing tribe of "Steelettes"!  Until I can figure out how to get my own program on TLC to showcase MY huge family, I will continue to toss my "Super Mom" cape aside on the weekends and come out to play on Z! 

Who needs Calgon when you've got a microphone, a hot pair of headphones and an endless supply of Today's Hit Music? 

Though I grew up in rural South Dakota, I made my way to Eastern Iowa right after high school.  I graduated from the University of Iowa and spent a few years doing mortgages.  You've heard me on the radio in one form or another for the better part of two decades. 

Once I gave birth to my boys Owen and Finnegan, I completely lost any influence over them.  They're ALL boy.  They give the best love, though sometimes it hurts. 

 I'm keen on fuel efficiency. On the other hand, I'd rather fly than drive.

Hey everybody! What’s going on?  My name is Schizzler, but you can call me Schiz.  If you ask me how I got the name I’ll tell you honestly that I don’t remember.  My sister gave it to me a long time ago and for some strange reason it stuck.  

Anyway, if you’re looking at this you probably want to learn something about me, so let’s get to it.  I’m Cedar Rapids born and raised.  I graduated from Jefferson High School in 2003 and then went on to Iowa State where I received my degree in 2008.  As part of my schooling, I had to complete an internship and I thought what better place to do it than Z102.9!  After a yearlong internship I was asked to become a street teamer/on-air personality and the rest is history!  

I can genuinely say that I love everything about my job, but the two things I love most are getting to play music that makes people feel good and also getting to meet all of our amazing listeners.  So if you see me out and about make sure you say hi!