MEET THE WKSK STAFF
GRAHAM CADDELL
Hi! I’m Graham Caddell…CFO Chief “FUN” Officer here on The Farm! If you’re reading my bio that means the TV Networks still haven’t called…lol.
Whatever platform you listen to us on, we appreciate your loyalty & friendship. I’ve been “farming” for so long here at WKSK, I can hardly remember writing this. Thank you Ashe County & the surrounding High Country for allowing us to do what we do.
Thank you too for supporting Independent Radio! #KeepItLocal
Email Graham: [email protected]
DIANNE GUY
Hi, I’m Dianne Guy. I have been with WKSK The Farm since February 2018. I am very proud to be here and serve our loyal listeners and answer any questions you may have, from radio ads to the famous Trading Post. It's a HOOT to work here! We laugh every day, which is Medicine for the SOUL! I am lucky to work with such great, funny people, I Love It!
I enjoy anything being outdoors, working with flowers, mowing, whatever I can do outside! My greatest enjoyment is spending time with my family & fur babies!!!
Music has been a big part of my life since I was born. My dad and mom, Ray & Virginia Poe, were very musical, playing several instruments. My precious mama would show me the chords on a piano which is my instrument of choice to play. Other than my Mama showing me chords on the piano, I taught myself to play. I absolutely LOVE playing the piano & singing for my Lord & Savior! Oftentimes when I'm alone, I will play the piano and sing to my Lord. This is such a Blessing in my life!
Email Dianne: [email protected] or [email protected]
NATHAN ROLAND
Hey farm friends! I’m Nathan Roland, Program Director, News Director, and your early morning on-air personality. I knew from an early age I wanted to work in radio, and I’ve been fortunate to be a part of the WKSK family for over 25 years! The majority of my career has been spent at The Farm doing middays, now I’m your “early bird” waking you up Monday through Friday bright and early at 6:00 a.m. Farm Fresh Mornings with Nate!
I enjoy engaging with our fine listeners on the radio and outside in the community. Thanks for the honor and privilege of being a part of your life. It’s something I never take for granted and look forward to everyday.
Besides my love for radio, I enjoy fishing and golfing with my son Connor, and I’m an avid fan of Duke basketball. Thanks for listening to The Farm!
Email Nathan: [email protected]
GINA WOODS
Hi, I'm Gina Woods and I joined WKSK in 2021 as Traffic Director. I work in the bookkeeping department and direct traffic in and out the door, such as entering advertising orders and invoicing back out to the customer.
I enjoy spending time with my husband, Richard, our daughters, Sam and Katie, and all of their friends. Our house and hearts are always full.
I love working here at The Farm where there is never a dull moment!
Email Gina: [email protected]
TOM HARTMAN
Hi, I’m Tom Hartman, your Hymn Time host on The Farm. I’ve been here since 2020 playing “Good Ole Gospel Music” that I hope you enjoy. I also host the “Old Time and Bluegrass Music” show on Saturdays. I appreciate your kind comments, and hope our music puts a “smile on your face.” Thanks for listening.
KAREN DEANE
Karen Deane was inspired to follow in her brother Gary and cousin Larry’s radio footsteps as they once worked as deejays at 580 WKSK in the 1970s. “Music was always present, as was the sound of the radio at our house growing up.” She first cut the mic at WKSK as a high school junior and worked summers and holidays through her college years at Lees-McRae and UNC-Chapel Hill, where she majored in broadcast journalism. After graduation, Karen worked in various roles in higher education and media before returning to Ashe to work in public relations at SkyLine Membership Corporation. During her long career at SkyLine, she would occasionally ask Jan and Graham to ‘save a seat’ for her. “My love of radio and music never left me, so, the first person I told beyond Bob and my family when I made the decision to retire was Graham, hoping there might be a seat available for me.” And this go-round, she goes by Karen Deane to honor the memory of her mom, Hazel Deane. Then and now, Karen counts Radio Hill as her ‘happy’ place, learning new things about today’s artists and those of old, promoting the community and working in some unforgettable classics that our listeners remember and appreciate. “Graham and the Farm family have welcomed me back with open arms and helped get me up to speed on how radio works in the 21st century—thanks to these folks, every day’s a great day at the Farm!”
"JB" JEFF BROWN
Hi! I’m “JB” Jeff Brown and I’m so glad to be back home where it all started for me at WKSK as the Operations Manager and midday host from 10am-1pm. I will do my best to provide you daily with the best music, local information with a splash of humor. When I’m not playing radio, I enjoy spending time with my kids and grandkids and playing in my band BRB. I also enjoy college basketball and catching a NASCAR race. It is truly an honor to serve all of our great listeners and clients now that I’m back in my hometown.
JAN CADDELL
Jan's broadcasting career began at the early age of 13 in the Fall of 1953, doing weekend air shifts for his father, Raymond Caddell, a South Carolina broadcaster. His family moved to Ashe county in 1968 and purchased WKSK in 1978.
A past president of the N.C. Association of Broadcasters and recipient of the Association's Distinguished Serice Award, Jan was inducted into the N.C. Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2002.
Jan has hosted talk shows on WKSK and WRGC in Sylva, North Carolina since 1968.
GARY POE
MIKE"MOOSE" POWERS
Being the "Moose" and a part of the "Farm" is a great joy for me! Thank you, our loyal listeners, for making that possible.
I enjoy doing anything outdoors... working, hunting fishing, shooting, cooking, and spending time with my family and pet pug Abner.
Thanks for listening. God bless!
Email Mike: [email protected]
