My Work

Broadcasting & Radio

  • Morning show host, 97.5 The Lake (Classic Rock), St. Joseph, Michigan
  • Afternoon drive host, 98.3 The Coast, St. Joseph, Michigan (3–7pm weekdays)
  • Former midday host, LIVE 96.1 & 98.3 (Alternative)
  • Former afternoon host, Z94.3 South Bend
  • Former Program Director and morning show host, 98.3 The Coast
  • Former Program Director and Assistant Program Director, Rock 107 WIRX
  • Southwest Michigan Correspondent, Sunday Papers Radio Show with Rick Kogan, WGN Radio 720, Chicago
  • 25+ years in broadcasting

Nonprofit Leadership

  • Senior Director of Development & Marketing, United Way of Southwest Michigan
  • Revenue generation, sponsorships, marketing, and community partnerships across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties
  • 15+ years in the nonprofit sector

Marketing, Strategy & Digital

  • Awards Series Director, MoodyontheMarket.com
  • Digital Media Manager, MoodyontheMarket.com
  • Former Regional Vice President of Integrated Strategy, Mid-West Family
  • Former Vice President of Business Development, Mid-West Family
  • Former Vice President of Engagement & Experience, Mid-West Family
  • Former Regional Digital & Technical Manager, Mid-West Family
  • Former HubSpot CRM Group Manager
  • Certified Digital Marketing Strategist

Education & Recognition

  • Ferris State University, Bachelor of Arts in Communication
  • 40 Under 40, Class of 2018
  • Graduate, Walker Broadcast Institute
  • Graduate, Mid-West Family Programming University
  • Graduate, Mid-West Family Sales University

Volunteer & Community Leadership

  • Founder, The David A. Hicks Scholarship for the Arts administered by Berrien Community Foundation
  • Board Member, Krasl Art Center
  • Board Member, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber
  • Former Board Member & Board Chair, United Way of Southwest Michigan
  • Former Board Member, OutCenter of Southwest Michigan
  • Campaign Chairman, United Way of Southwest Michigan (2018)
  • Campaign Co-Chair, United Way of Southwest Michigan (2017)
  • Campaign Cabinet Member, United Way of Southwest Michigan (2016)
  • Member and Training Lead, Cornerstone Stewards of Michigan’s Great Southwest
  • Community Workshop Leader, Women’s Business Center of Southwest Michigan
  • Community Emcee, Blossomtime Festival — pageants and community events
  • Former Member, Whirlpool Young Professionals Community Extension Group
  • Member, Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society, Ferris State University