Meet the Jocks | Shining the Light in the Tennessee Valley

Hannah Ayers
Weekends

Hannah Ayers

About: Jesus Follower. Single Mom to the most beautiful 3 year old boy in the world. Radio Nerd. Coffee Drinker. 5k Runner. Talker. Friend. Daughter.....that would be Hannah in a nutshell. She also loves to travel, meet new people, and hear YOUR stories.

Verse: Jeremiah 31:3

Artists: Ellie Holcomb, Citizen Way, TobyMac

Bobby Daniels
Evenings

Bobby Daniels
About: If you look up extrovert in the dictionary, you would find this: Bobby Daniels. Bobby discovered radio in 1985 and has been on the air in Chattanooga since 1988. He has been part of the local theater family since 2013. If not on the radio or on the stage, you’ll find Bobby running a trail.
Verse: 1 Corinthians 9:24
Artists: Amy Grant, Mercy Me, Matthew West

Brad Facciani
Afternoon Show Host

Brad Facciani
About: With 22 years behind the microphone all over the world, Brad, as J103 production director and air talent, is an innovative catalyst that keeps afternoons unique, and all things creative, peculiar. When not being avant-garde with the ministry, you'll find him trail running, biking or traveling God's Great Dance Floor with his loving wife Beth.
Verse: John 15:4
Artists: TobyMac, Newsboys, Royal Tailor

Ted Gocke
Morning Show Host

Ted Gocke
About: Being at J103 since the beginning, Ted won the 2015 and 2016 Best of the Best's Favorite Radio Personality. He enjoys hanging out with his wife and three grown kids, and he is responsible for programming and Jfest. Ted was even an amateur body builder. But most importantly, Ted values his relationship with Jesus.
Verse: Philippians 4:13
Artists: Steven Curtis Chapman, Royal Tailor, and Calling Glory

David Karnes
Weekends

David Karnes
About: Not only is David Karnes a premier weekend air talent on J103, but you may recognize his voice as the morning meteorologist for J103 and our friends at WRCB Channel 3. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Verse: Psalm 105:4
Artists: Jamie Grace, Lauren Daigle, and Newsboys

Tracy Leek
Middays

Tracy Leek
About: Tracy been married to her high school sweetheart Dustin for 22 years. They have two wonderful girls – Abigail (13) and Liz (11). Their dogs keep them busy! Daisy is a Bichon Frise and Millie is a puppy English Cocker Spaniel.
Verse: Luke 12:27-31
Artists: For King and Country, Third Day, and Tenth Avenue North

Bernie Miller
Weekends

Bernie Miller
About: A former record executive for Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson, turned enthusiastic pastor for New Covenant Fellowship in Chattanooga. Dr. Bernie Miller has been involved in Christian radio in Chattanooga for over 20 years sharing encouraging words and scriptures.
Verse: Psalm 118:8
Artists: Big Daddy Weave, David Crowder Band, and Matt Maher

Jared Redden
Weekends

Jared Redden
About: Jared has been at J103 since he was 15 years old. He enjoys playing the guitar, traveling the globe, and spending time with his family. He leads worship at a church in Sale Creek and loves spending time on the mission field. He also dabbles in some video work and photography.
Verse: Psalm 46:10
Artists: Needtobreathe, Rend Collective, and Switchfoot

Brett Ritchey
Weekends

Brett Ritchey
About: Brett's love for music dropped him into J103 in early 2007. He controls the digital aspects of the station, and spearheads JRadio, the online music stations. In his spare time, he enjoys ultimate frisbee, the Halo video games, live music and hanging out with his wife and kids.
Verse: Titus 3:5-7
Artists: Mae, Relient K, MuteMath, Falling Up, Needtobreathe