I grew up in Walnut Creek when nobody had heard of the town. It was a great place to grow up. I had the All-American childhood with piano lessons (& like every adult, regret quitting), swim team, Little League baseball, Cub Scouts, neighborhood friends and a paper route. But I always surrounded myself with music. At the ripe age of 15 I visited my first radio station in San Francisco and while there said these exact words to myself: "This is what I want to do." I was lucky enough to do it. I've mostly done it in Fresno, Marysville, Chico and San Francisco. I worked in the last days of Sacramento's K108 before moving on to San Francisco and heading back to live again in Walnut Creek. I lived 500' from where I went to school from kindergarten through 8th grade on a street that I used to ride my bike to school on. I felt like I was 10 all over again. It's been mostly rock radio over the years, but one good thing about aging is that it opens your mind to different forms of entertainment, among other things. I worked at KKSF in San Francisco before returning to Sacramento and 94.7 KSSJ.

Right after high school, I taught scuba diving in the Caribbean. I took a boat full of radio people who were from a popular free-form jazz-rock radio station located in San Juan, Puerto Rico that reached the entire Caribbean and Virgin Islands. We had so much fun that they invited me to be a part of their station. They put me on the air and I worked at WIAC-FM for two years while teaching scuba diving. Returning to the states, I was hired at Arizona's premier rock station KDKB in Phoenix and after seven years, Los Angeles called and I worked for KMET and KLOS for six years.  I married in 1990 and rocked San Diego at KGB-FM until my husband's career moved me to Sacramento in 1991.  I was the mid-day host at Y92 for six years until falling in love with 94.7 KSSJ and moving up the dial in 1998. I have been very lucky to have long tenures at radio stations and I plan to make 94.7 KSSJ my home for a long time.

Frequently listened to artists at home:  THE BEATLES! Marc Antoine, Jesse Cook, Rob Thomas, Carlos Santana, 3rd Force, Craig Chaquico, Norah Jones, The Rippingtons, Mat Kearney, Cold Play, Dire Straits, Seal-Sting, IZ, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Van Morrison, Euge Groove, Rick Braun, Duncan Sheik, Richard Elliott, Spencer Day, Michael Buble’, Peter White, John Legend, Chris Botti, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Colbie Caillat, Bryan Ferry, Gipsy Kings, Jason Mraz, Jeff Lorber and I also love reggae when I’m missing the Islands. I am a song for song type listener…I love all kinds of music as long as I like the feel of the song and the lyrics…I also am in love with the music of my friend SHAYNA-who I named my daughter after….:)
Favorite cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean & Dark Chocolate
Favorite beverages: Fresh Iced Tea, a smooth Cabernet
Favorite styles: Anything timeless, classy & comfy
Biggest dislikes: Hateful & hurtful people
Favorite get-aways: Tahoe, Maui, and Italy
Favorite books: The Inspirational Bible (Max Lucada), Mystery novels
Favorite actor: Sidney Poitier
Favorite actress: Audrey Hepburn
Favorite comedian: Lucille Ball (I’m a lot like Lucy...my husband will tell you!)
Favorite TV shows: 24, Lost, Comedy shows, (and…watching American Idol with my daughter)
Greatest joy: My daughter
Most appreciated: My husband
Favorite mentor: My sister
Family Pets: Sadie (Bichon Frise’), Ranger (Leopard Gecko) & Maui (Beta fish)
Star-struck when I met: Paul Newman (oh…those amazing blue eyes)
Favorite view: Any beautiful sunset or rainbow but especially in Maui over the ocean
Pet Peeve: Clothing labels/tags (but all “labels” of any kind are annoying…right?)
Favorite hobby: My daughter’s horse care and riding lessons (no time for other hobbies except maybe shopping…I like shopping…I must admit!)
Most needed in life: Grace; forgiveness and LOVE!
Favorite workday sayings: “Roll with it baby”! “Know that you’re loved”
Personal Motto: Stay true and do what is right… regardless of emotions.

The radio bug started in Junior High when my friend Steve and I combined our stereo equipment in his living room and created our very own radio station. Born in Sacramento, I've always had a passion for music. As a former drummer, I couldn’t be happier with my chosen profession. After starting my career in San Diego, I spent a few years in Reno before settling back into Sacramento in early 2004. The family includes my beautiful wife Crystal and handsome little pooch Woody. Crystal and I got engaged on-stage in front of 10,000 people at a Chris Botti concert in San Diego! I'm a total sports nut, following the Kings and the Rivercats as well as my Chargers and Padres. I love to play golf as much as possible. Let's tee it up right now!

Frequently listened to artists: A little bit of everything including The Beatles, Craig Chaquico, John Mayer, Peter White, Sting, The Who, Led Zeppelin and John Denver.
Favorite Cuisines: Italian, Mexican, Chinese and anything off a BBQ
Favorite Beverages: Arnold Palmer, Ice Cold Newcastle.
Favorite Styles: Casual and elegant
Biggest Dislikes: Rude, clueless mobile phone users
Favorite Get-aways: Lake Tahoe, San Diego, Catalina
Favorite Recent Books: “Who Moved My Cheese"
Favorite Actor: Jeff Bridges
Favorite Actress: Meryl Streep
Favorite Comedian: Rodney Dangerfield
Favorite Current TV shows: Men Of A Certain Age, The Daily Show and 30 Rock
Greatest Joy: Spending quality time with family. Hitting a good golf shot.
Favorite Mentor: Art Good.
Star-struck upon meeting: Michael McDonald and Donny Osmond
Favorite View: Pacific Ocean
Biggest letdowns: I haven’t won the lottery yet.
Biggest Battle: Trying to stay organized.
Favorite workday saying: I get to do this for a living?
Personal Motto: Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.