Station Manager Kathy Bottorff has grown up in the radio business. Her parents, Ken and Jeanne Kunze built WTCA-AM 1050 in 1964 and a few years later WZOC Oldies 94.3. During her decades in the business she has done everything from answering the phones and filing to cataloguing records back in the day and sweeping the carpets. Promotions came along the way from handling the daily responsibilities of tracking commercials for billing purposes to eventually being the station manager.

Her jobs today include co-hosting for the “What’s Your Opinion Show,” news director, and managing the daily operations of the station. Kathy is married to Jim, the station’s sales manager. Together they have three grown children and 9 grandchildren and a son in high school. In her spare time she enjoys camping, traveling, spending time with family and working in the yard.

Jim Bottorff joined the WTCA staff in 1989. He is the sales manager and oversees the sales department, creates various sales packages and is extremely knowledgeable in balancing the needs of the clients with a successful marketing campaign.

Jim also handles much of the station’s production work including creating commercial copy, recording single and multi-voice commercials and editing commercials. He works as a board operator for remotes and assists in setting up equipment for live remote broadcasts.

In his spare time Jim enjoys NASCAR Racing as well as local racing action. He is an avid lawn mower and finds riding his lawnmower very relaxing. Family activities are also important to Jim and he enjoys following his son and grandchildren around the state as they participate in a variety of sports. He also enjoys camping with his wife Kathy.

First off, I hate writing a BIO about myself, but I’m good at it, so here we go. It all started as a small child in the backwoods of Starke County. At the age of 7 I was watching the Cubs on WGN Television when I fell in love listening to Jack Brickhouse call a ballgame. He had so much passion for the game, the Cubs, and I knew from that point in my life, what I was meant to do….

Shortened version of my bio

…radio career started at WKVI radio Knox in 1988. I did everything eventually in the 3 years there! Somewhat like I do now here at WTCA! …joined WTCA around 1991. Became one of the youngest radio broadcasters to do a State Football Finals game with Brent Waldron. …left WTCA briefly to finish my Bachalor’s Degree at Purdue University. Hosted a sports show on Cox Cable. Did Play-by-Play for Pony League World Series on TV. Aired Internationally on a tape delay. …After graduating Purdue, worked for Fox 28 in Sales. …Returned back to WTCA/Oldies 94.3fm, after a brief stop w/ Fox 28. In 2005-2006 received the IHSAA Distinguished Media Service Award for outstanding broadcasts and supporter of IHSAA sports.

Currently:

1.) On-Air Personality for Classic Hit AM1050 & Oldies 94.3 fm. 2.) Sports Director on Classic Hits AM1050 3.) Sales Representative for Classic Hits AM1050 4.) Co-Host of the Opinion Show (9a-10:30a weekdays)

I’m married to my beautiful wife, Jennifer, with two step children, Hannah (12) and Lauren (9). Little Known Fact about Me: The nickname “The Boss” was given to me by morning DJ Buddy King on Oldies 94.3. Of course, the REAL BOSS in my life, is my WIFE!

Brian Kunze is a PHS graduate and a senior at Manchester College getting his major in secondary education with a concentration in social studies. Brian has been a summer intern for WTCA the last 3 years. He has accomplished many tasks during his three summers at the station including; building three new studios, cleaning house, answering phone calls, and driving his Aunt Kathy nuts. Not only has Brian been the summer intern but he is also the chief pilot of “Spirit in the Sky,” the WTCA/WZOC Hot Air Balloon, having just completed his commercial license. He is now the instructor for his dad, Jim Kunze, who is also working on getting his commercial license.

Sherina Bottorff started working part time at WTCA in the spring of 2009. She is the receptionist for the office and handles the phone lines assisting listeners and customers. Sherina is in charge of the Bulletin Boards and types city and county police reports. She actively listens to the police scanners at work and also takes photographs for the web news. Working at the radio station allows her to work with her family which she says is an added bonus. Her parents are Jim and Kathy Bottorff and her sister is Katie Hunsberger. Sherina was born and raised in Plymouth. She has a daughter, Breann and is expecting her second child any day. Sherina’s passion is doing hair. She cuts hair for many of her family members. She also enjoys creating and hunting for antiques and country crafts, watching NASCAR Racing, camping and spending time with family.

Phillip Kersey is a 2009 graduate of Plymouth High School.   He has been with WTCA since 2008.
Phil’s duties include WTCA equipment manager for football & basketball seasons.  He also is a board-op
for numerous events aired on WTCA.   Phil’s hobbies include fishing and messing with Tony during
gameday set-up.

With meetings to attend almost every night of the week and weekends, spare time is unheard of for the most part. Carol does make time for her five grown children and nine grandchildren.

Originally from Three Oaks, MI, I moved to Plymouth almost six years ago. I have been involved in radio for almost all of my adult life. I have had several stops in radio including Dowagiac, MI, Mt. Pleasant, MI, Chicago, IL, Benton Harbor, MI, & five years ago I joined WTCA.

I am the Pre-Game, Halftime, & Post-Game host for Rockie Football and Pilgrim Basketball. I am also the color voice for the Lady Pilgrims and Post 27 Baseball Teams. I also fill-in for Tony Ross on the morning show when he is gone.

I have two beautiful little girls named Maisy and Lanie. They have a sister named Zoe, and she is soon to be a soccer star. I enjoy playing softball, golf, and am an avid bowler. I am also a Cubs, Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, and University of Michigan fan. I really enjoy living in Plymouth – it is an awesome community to be a part of.

Susan Eggleston first began working for WTCA in 1982.  Over the years she has worked in nearly every aspect of the Radio Station.  She is currently the Traffic Manager which includes the tracking and scheduling of commercials for daily broadcasts, and as an Account Executive she enjoys promoting special monthly programs for advertisers and the production of their commercials.  Susan is a life long resident of the beautiful city of Plymouth, married to Stephen Eggleston and they have two grown sons and two granddaughters.  In her spare time she enjoys writing, interior decorating, reading and spending quality time with her friends and family.