WZZA RADIO STAFF

Mr. Leonard Skipworth, Air Personality and Sales Manager

Brother Skip’s voice was the very first to be heard on WZZA Radio on the day it began on July 4, 1972 and he can still be heard on WZZA each Sunday morning from 6 until 10 a.m.  Mr. Skipworth is a top salesman, who welcomes your calls to discuss advertising on the best radio station in northwest Alabama.   

    
Rev. Theodore Lindsey


As host of the WZZA “Morning Gospel Express Train,” this unique and talented voice started in radio as a 14 year-old.  He trained at WNOO Radio Station, Chattanooga, Tennessee, then worked at WMOC Radio in that market.  Over the years, he honed his radio talents at KMJC, El Cajon City, California and 92.3, San Diego, and served as a Stringer News Reporter for National Black Network (NBN).  He first joined the Soul of the Shoals in the late ‘70s as “Tuff Lindsey”, and re-joined the staff in 2001, currently serving as one of WZZA's senior Sales Executives.  Rev. Lindsey is also an Associate Minister at First M.B. Church in Courtland, Alabama.



Mr. Darryl Luster, Air Personality/Sales Associate/Music Director

Darryl joined the WZZA Radio team in 1998 and has moved up through the ranks.  Because of his versatility, he can be heard during weekday evening drive doing R&B, Blues, and Hip-hop, and on Sundays doing gospel from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Darryl has also been instrumental in bringing in sales to the WZZA table.
     

Ms. Tonyia Carter – News Director / Gospel Music Director

Tonyia does double time by handling WZZA News for the Shoals and making sure the station is playing the best in Gospel music.  Tonyia’s talents extend to the area of production and website development.  She is a graduate of Calhoun Community College and continued studies at Athens State University in Criminal Justice and Behavioral Science.  
                    

Mrs. Dorothy Owens, Office Manager



Ms. Dottie keeps everyone straight as WZZA’s Office Manager.  In addition to overseeing the office, her responsibilities include booking guest for WZZA’s popular public affairs program, “A Look at the Shoals”.   Whether it is because you are a WZZA listener who has one a prize, or are simply dropping by to bring an announcement, you’ll be in good hands because Mrs. Owens provides quality service to everyone!



Mr. Peter Smith, Air Personality/Gospel Program



Mr. Smith has been member of the WZZA Radio team for the past 25 years.  Formerly known as Records Rock-a-fella, these days he can be heard each weekday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. during Mid-day Gospel.  Mr. Smith is a graduate of Alabama State University, serves as Embalmer/Funeral Director at Thompson and Son Funeral Home, and is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Mr. Michael Vinson, Air Personality

 

Michael is originally from Chicago, Illinois and has relocated to the South because the weather is so much nicer and to be closer to family and friends!  His love of music brought him to WZZA where he quickly developed the hottest old school show in the Shoals.   If you want to take that trip down memory lane, trust Michael to lead the way.   Tune him in each weekday at 2:00p.m.



LaFredia Thompson, Traffic Director

LaFredia Thompson joined the WZZA family in 1986 and, after being gone for a few years to explore other opportunities, has returned as Traffic Director.  She maintains all the commercial logs, handles syndication affidavits, and helps to keep our advertisers happy and the station flowing as we continue to provide our listeners with the best music in the world!

John D. Reeder, Air Personality

John D. Reeder serves as an air personality and sales associate here at WZZA.  Mr. Reeder is a native of Florence, Alabama and a former transportation specialist.  You can check John D. Reeder out each Sunday from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. playing the best gospel classics.

Wesley Thompson

Wesley Thompson serves as host of the popular "Kickin It With the King" program every Saturday Morning starting at 8 a.m. Wesley is a Senior at the University of North Alabama majoring in Political Science.  He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, as well as, a minister of the Gospel and very active as youth pastor at Bethel Lauderdale M.B. Church in Florence. 

Ms. Sharon Ward

 

We would like to welcome to the WZZA Staff Ms. Sharon Ward. She is the former Executive Director of the Colbert County Youth Center.  We are glad to have Sharon as a part of the WZZA family.


      Mrs. Sarita Thompson  
 WZZA would like to welcome the newest addition to our family.
Sarita will handle traffic for WZZA. She has a warm and pleasant personality which will enhance the effectiveness and stability
WZZA has exhibited over the years.       

Other Staff Include:
Monique Meade


* Bios and Photographs to be posted soon!