The People of WKZE
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BARB STANLEY has been in radio since 1988 when she started selling for a local radio station in Vermont. Within a short period of time, she met Will who was the competition at another radio station, and they soon started dating. They've now been together for 18 1/2 yrs. and love working together towards a common goal. Creating a unique and different type of radio station is Barb's passion. She's very proud of the station's sound and of the folks that work here. It's a fun place to be. Aside from radio, Barb has 4 grown children and 2 granddaughters. Her most favorite thing to do, aside from spending time with her family, is working with horses. They are a huge part of her life! Barb practices Natural Horsemanship and just loves "playing" with her horses. She has hopes of working with the Humane Societies in the area to rehabilitate rescued horses, helping to bring their health and mental states back to a good place. You can contact Barb by phone at ext. 122, or by email at
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WILL STANLEY started in radio in 1979 in Hanover, New Hampshire and has been an owner/operator since 1984. The last radio station that he ran before 98.1 KZE was WRSI (The River) in Northampton Massachusetts, which he managed from 1997 until 2004. WRSI had a format almost identical to WKZE, and Will and his wife, Barb, made it their goal to prove that this very eclectic and wildly diverse musical format could be a financial, as well as an esthetic, success. Since April of 2005, he and Barb, have owned and run WKZE, and in April of 2006 moved the studios to Red Hook New York. His hobby is writing songs, which you can check out at willstanley.com. You can contact Will by phone at ext. 101 or by email at
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COREY SCHNEEBERGER is the host of Movin' & Groovin' on Sunday afternoons at 4. He got his start at KZE in '99 literally coming in off the street with no radio experience but with a passion for music. Starting as an intern then as the host for Saturday afternoons he finally found his groove(so to speak) as the host of his very own specialty show, Movin' & Groovin'. In his spare time Corey loves catching indie films at Upstate Films, riding his motorcycle on the area's back roads and snowboarding on a foot of powder after a big storm. If you see Corey out and about ask him how it all fits together. |
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TIM SCHAEFER got into radio in 1998, after having a very early mid-life crisis.. Quit his "day job", dropped everything and went back to school. She will never know it, but Sinead Lohan's "No Mermaid" helped land Tim his first job in radio. Tim's on the air Sundays from Noon to 4pm and pops up as a fill-in. When not on the air, Tim will likely be driving a gigantic 76 Oldsmobile on a sunny day taking the time to stop at a Salvation Army or yard sale in search of vinyl.... Email Tim with your ideas and request. |
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RAISSA ST. PIERRE has worked in and around music for years. From drummer in her small town marching band to co-creating the roving party called the Clam Club in the Hudson Valley area in the late 90s. She now works at Bard College with the Bard Music Festival. And just for the record, she has enough 45s to fill her own jukebox 20 times over and more drums than you would ever need to scare all the field mice out of your house. Email Raissa your thoughts on her archeological digs! |
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WILL BAYLIES is the Music Director and the host of Afternoon Drive. Email Will here! |
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PAUL HIGGINS is the host of "NIGHTSHADE" on Sunday evenings. He prides himself on crafting a show that adds to the unique, eclectic programming on WKZE. When he's not on the air, Paul is tending to the needs of WKZE sponsors. Correspondence can be sent to Paul. |
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JERRICE BAPTISTE is the hostess of Women of Note on Sunday evenings from 5 to 7pm. She is a lover of many genres of music, but has a passion for rag-time, torch songs & the big band era. Her unique show brings an upbeat, sensual flavor to the musical diversity of KZE. Each show ends with the Authentic Poetry Moment, a brief uplifting poem, written and read by Jerrice. To contact Jerrice visit AuthenticPoetry.com |
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CAITLIN KAPOSHILIN's love of music-collecting and training in audio engineering has led her here to KZE where she is the host the Saturday Show. She spends her days working at Pump Audio in Tivoli where she edits and classifies music. She loves to travel, makes killer chili, and enjoys live music. E-mail Caitlin with your good news, ideas, feedback, new bands, your music, etc. |
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PETE NUGENT is our Operations Manager who keeps the gears turning and the spirits high here at the station. From selling ads to evoking smiles from his co-workers with his good humor, Pete practices and encourages the art of teamwork every single day. He loves the music that derives from Austin, Texas which you may hear during the evening show that he hosts. |
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TODD MACK is a singer-songwriter, producer, author, and host of the nationally syndicated “Off the Beat-n-Track Radio Show”, which spotlights independently released music from across the country and beyond with a local hour that showcases music by artists from throughout the WKZE listening area. He is also the owner of the Off the Beat-n-Track recording studio in Sheffield, MA. Among his long list of credits are 6 of his own CDs, production credits for The Hunger Mountain Boys, The Rev Tor Band, Tom Ingersoll, Kelly Hagan and many others, and two children’s books. The Off the Beat-n-Track Radio Show can be heard on WKZE on Saturday nights from 9-11PM. |
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SALLY SPILLANE is our upbeat host of the morning talk show, "THE GARDEN SHOW". Her guests are regionally based gardeners, landscapers, business-owners, and plant experts. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and her wisdom on plants, people, and life is second-to-none. Sally is one of the few remaining people in life who does not believe in email! |
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STEVE UTTERBACK, a University of Colorado graduate, has been a lifelong motor sports enthusiast and worked for years at Lime Rock Park Racetrack. Steve is the host of "SUNDAY SESSION", the station's montage of International New Age and Contemporary Jazz on Sunday mornings. |
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KAREN KISSLINGER has been enjoying the practice of traditional Chinese medicine for over twenty years. Recently, in keeping with its preventative philosophy, she has been emphasizing lifestyle teaching including relaxation, chi kung, meditation, and dietary practices. |
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MATT CAMERON came to us from a background in theater and concert sound to start as WKZE's Production Director and host of the Evening Shift in January of 2007. A native of Hyde Park on the south side of Chicago, he has a natural love of both blues music and the eclecticism that makes WKZE unique. He is quite pleased to be working here and back in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Please feel free to email Matt with requests, feedback, or general cogitations. |
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LESLIE MAIELLO has been working in radio since 1983. She started recording jingles early on and loved it so much she began to do voice-overs. That took her to The New School of Contemporary Radio and landed her first job in radio. She received certification as a Radio Marketing Consultant in 1987. After working for TV & radio stations in New York’s capital region she finds herself enjoying her work life at the Eclectic, Independent, Innovative 98.1 KZE. Leslie is the mother of a 16-year-old son, David. She serves on the Board of Directors for Northeast Parent & Child Society and continues to sing at weddings, funerals and the National Anthem at sport stadiums. Leslie can be reached by phone (extension 129) or by email. |
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PAUL TESORO has been the host of Central Hudson's "Almanac," a feature which airs on WKZE each Monday through Saturday right around 10:00am, since 1987. (The show has been broadcast continuously since 1959!) It's five minutes a day are devoted to letting listeners explore earth science, nature, astronomy, climatology, biology and a myriad of interesting science subjects. "With Almanac, the sky's NOT the limit," says Paul. Beside his duties behind the Almanac microphone, Paul is Central Hudson's Director of Corporate Communications, and is an active volunteer, trustee or board member for several worthwhile not-for-profits and charitable causes in our community. Email Paul. |
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RICK is our new morning show host. |
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CRESLYN is the newest addition to the WKZE team. When she first moved to the Hudson Valley in Nov. of 2007, she became an instant fan of the station's eclectic music and local roots. Now she couldn't be happier to be working as their receptionist. With a love of all styles of music, she feels right at home. Along with keeping things running smooothly, she does her best to bring smiles to the faces of her new family. |
