The Team | Hope & Encouragement in the Tennessee Valley

Dean Arnold
Creative

Dean Arnold
About: Dean writes books, movie scripts, articles, and documentary treatments. Sometimes he publishes and produces them. He's eclectic and even contradictory: history lover, futurist, pro-life conservative, anti-establishment peacenik—a revolutionary at heart who submits to an ancient church tradition. Stay away, unless you want to be challenged, slightly irritated, and altered for the better.
Verse: Ephesians 3:20
Artists: Phil Keaggy, The Winans, Paul Desmond, Stacy Kent, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Faure

Jess Blaylock
Promotions Director

Jess Blaylock
About: Jess has grown up in the Chattanooga area, listening to J103 since she was little. With her love for community and people, the Promotions Director made the best fit for Jess at J103. She enjoys finding treasures at yard sales, spending time at car shows, and diving deep into true crime podcasts. Beyond her hobbies, Jess shares a love for traveling and cruising with her husband Rick.
Verses: John 13:34
Artists: CAIN, Danny Gokey, We The Kingdom, Hulvey

Richard Carlisle
Development

Richard Carlisle
About: Loves God, family and career. Wife of 25 years, two beautiful daughters and two grandchildren (so far). He's in his 16th year at PCM. In his leisure he enjoys hunting, fishing and ATV's with his wife. Also vacation/mission-trips and yes, those two can go together! He encourages people to try it.
Verse: Matthew 6:33
Artists: David Crowder, Third Day, 'old' Newsboys

Brad Facciani
Production/DJ

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
Programming/DJ

Ted Gocke
About: “Everybody’s friend and someone who reflects the Love of Jesus everyday,” is how our Program Director and Morning Show host Ted Gocke wants to be remembered most. Married since 1990 to his wife Amy, Ted treasures his titles as Husband, Father and Papa T. He loves spending time on his family's boat, hitting the gym, traveling or taking a nap in his pool.
Verse: Philippians 4:13
Artists: Steven Curtis Chapman, Micah Tyler, Riley Clemmons and Cain

Brian Gray
Director of Sales

Brian Gray
About: After over 20+ years working for “the man” through various sales roles, Brian followed his soul and brought wife (Susan), son (Talyn) and daughter (Kylie) back to Chattanooga to work for “The One”. As Director of Sales for J103, Brian works with local businesses with a passion for Christ that want to support PCM’s ministry.
Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Artists: NF, Lecrae, dcTalk

Jim Gumm
Account Exec.

Jim Gumm
About: Jim's been married to his beautiful wife, Tonya over 20 years. They have a 20 year old daughter (Mallory). Jim's the scheduling leader for the greeters at Westwood Baptist Church in Cleveland. He wrote a 500 page book on the history of SEC football called 'Conference Pride' but he's a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Go figure!?!
Verse: Philippians 4:13
Artists: MercyMe

Rebecca Holman
Creative

Rebecca Holman
Rebecca has been designing Christian content for 8 years and has found her home working with J103. Aside from working with the J103 team, Rebecca also works as the Media Director at her home church. When she isn't designing something, you can find her reading or playing with her dachshund Lucy!
Verse: Psalm 27
Artists: TAYA, Brandon Lake, Elevation Worship

Bob Lubell
CEO/Founder

Bob Lubell
About: Bob Lubell is CEO and founder of Partners for Christian Media, the parent company of J103. Following a successful career in the cellular telephone industry, Bob answered God’s call to begin PCM. In 2013, he met the love of his life, Tammie, now Tammie Dillard Lubell. He has two children, Jordan and Halie.
Verse: 2 Chron 16:9a (NAS)
Artists: Natalie Grant, Jesus Culture

Lauren Luckhart
Development

Lauren Luckhart
About: Lauren joined the J103 team in 2023 and brought with her a love for people, which serves her role in our development department well! She loves history, DIY projects, traveling, and a good cup of dark roast coffee. When she isn't working, she's spending time with her dog, Sully, and spoiling her niece and nephews.
Verse: Ephesians 3:16-19
Artists: Ben Fuller, Jordan St. Cyr, Blessing Offor, We Are Messengers, Gaither Vocal Band

Fatima Martinez
Finance

Fatima Martinez
About: Fatima joined the team after graduating from UTC. As the Finance Director, she uses her talents to oversee the accounting of each ministry. Fatima loves spending time with her husband, Manuel and her sons Cyrus and Solomon. When she's not counting beans, she's jet-setting or checking out the coolest restaurants.
Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Artists: Crowder, Mac Powell, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby

Shannon Mathews
Development

Shannon Mathews
About: Shannon has 13 years of experience in non-profit development. She is passionate about Christian music and the way God uses it to impact lives. Shannon enjoys spending time with her son, running, singing at her church, reading, cheering for Alabama Football, Chattanooga Football Club and whatever team her son is playing on.
Verse: Philippians 4:6-7
Artists: We The Kingdom, Cain, Phil Wickham and the GOAT Christian band - Avalon

Kristen Millwood
Traffic

Kristen Millwood
About: Growing up in the Chattanooga area, Kristen has known of J103 for as long as she can remember. As Traffic Manager, she keeps the advertising department in motion. Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband, Joseph, and watching football (Go Dawgs!). She can often be found eating something sweet or binge watching her favorite shows.
Verse: Romans 8:28
Artists: CAIN, Anne Wilson, & Elevation Worship

Lindsey Murphree
Administration

Lindsey Murphree
About: Growing up in the Chattanooga area with her family, Lindsey has always enjoyed listening to J103 since she was little. Her favorite activities include spending time with her family, mission trips, volunteering at her church, and being outdoors.
Verse: Romans 8:31-32
Artists: Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, and Casting Crowns

Jared Redden
Operations/DJ

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 always has a cup of coffee in his hand.
Verse: Psalm 46:10
Artists: NeedToBreathe, Brandon Lake, and Cory Asbury

Brett Ritchey
Creative

Brett Ritchey
About: Brett's love for music dropped him into PCM in early 2007. He works with the digital aspects of the organization, and spearheads JRadio, the online music platform. 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, MuteMath, Falling Up, Relient K, Mat Kearney

Ladarion Simpson
Account Exec.

Ladarion Simpson
About: Ladarion is from Chattanooga, loves the Lord and is heavily involved with students at his church. He loves mission trips. When Ladarion isn’t at work you can find him cooking an amazing baked Mac 'n Cheese or traveling to Disney with his wife and daughter, Jessica and Kenadee. Ladarion fits right in with the team at PCM/J103.
Verse: Isaiah 41:13
Artists: Selah, Casting Crowns, Micah Tyler

Blake Smith
Account Exec.

Blake Smith
About: From a number of marketing roles, Blake places J103 at the peak of rewarding. Doing ministry with christian artists and a faithful team fuels personal devotion. As Media Account Exec., he is committed to serving businesses across the listener audience with creative advertising. Beyond work, he enjoys coffee conversation, scary films, pickleball, and boardgames.
Verse: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Artists: For King and Country, Naomi Raine, Red

Justin Wade
President

Justin Wade
About: Justin oversees the day to day operations, but spends much of his time planning for the future of the ministry. He spends down time with his wife Ashley and their two girls, Kenzie and Lilly. He also dabbles as an amateur triathlete.
Verse: Ephesians 4:2
Artists: Needtobreathe, Mat Kearney, Vulfpeck