VoiceAmerica

Jeff Spenard has over 18 years of broadcast media experience and is currently the owner of World Talk Radio, LLC, home to the VoiceAmerica and World Talk Radio Networks. Mr.Spenard is the former President of Modavox's Internet Radio division and also served on the Board of Directors from Sept of 2007 to Dec 31, 2009. Mr. Spenard has worked with hundreds of industry professionals to help them establish a foothold within the media community. In 1994 Mr. Spenard, acted as the director of development, managing sales as an Executive Producer for a 50,000 watt independent talk station in New England. Over the course of three years, while building and strengthening a consistent format, the independent talk station expanded and purchased an additional 50,000 watt station in Phoenix, AZ. Mr. Spenard provided instrumental leadership and guidance for the independent talk station's growth and transformation. Following several years of development and syndicating programs, Mr. Spenard realized the opportunity to navigate his experience towards Internet Based Radio and became one of the leading minds in the industry. Starting in early November 1999 Mr. Spenard visualized a format which ultimately became VoiceAmerica, a key member and one of the original "co-founders" of the Internet Talk Radio Network. In time Mr. Spenard rose to the level of Network Director, Vice President, President and now owner of World Talk Radio, LLC. Mr. Spenard has worked to develop over 1000 radio programs and looks to expand the Network into iTV and other multimedia divisions.

Ryan has been in the Audio/Video Production field for 13 years. He started out at a terrestrial Talk radio station in 1999 but quickly moved into "New Media". He has been with VoiceAmerica.com for the past five years Managing Internet broadcasting and interactive web services. Ryan received his Associates of Applied Science in Media Arts, and is a graduate of The Academy of Radio and TV Broadcasting.

Ryan has been in many facets of the industry, including audio and video post production editing,live audio production, and interactive web content delivery. He has also served as cameraman on several major productions. Ryan has worked every level of the production department at VoiceAmerica, where he is now the VP of Broadcast Operations.

"I love what I do, and I am dedicated to making all of our production operations and host services a class act. I love working with our hosts and having them impart their knowledge in so many different areas. "It's all about putting out a quality product no matter what."

In his spare time Ryan loves motorcycles, hunting, dogs, and audio/video projects and equipment. He lives in Phoenix and is happily newlywed to his high school sweetheart, Angie.

Brandy J. Jackson has been with VoiceAmerica since 2006 and is our General Manager. Her greatest joy and pride is being the mother to her 17 year old son Elijah. During Brandy's tenure with VoiceAmerica she has had the privilege to work with many hosts and enjoys taking a show concept, finding the right host and making that show available to our listening audience.

Jeff has over 25 years of broadcast radio experience, having worked on-air in a variety of music formats and management positions in the Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz broadcast market in California and in the San Diego/Tijuana broadcast market in Southern California and Baja California, Mexico. In terrestrial radio, he worked for AM and FM stations ranging from a 48 watt FM station (yes, a light bulb was more powerful) to a 100,000 watt FM station in Mexico where he parked his car under the broadcast tower for three stations! He worked for, and hosted a show on the company's World Talk Radio Network, which was acquired in 2007. He now serves as Director of Host Services for the VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network, and World Talk Radio Network.

"I love to be creative, which is an excellent trait to have in helping hosts launch a successful show on our networks. What I like best about my position is working with so many unique and talented people, both behind the scenes, and in front of our listeners. I get to meet new people every day, and help them become true on-air professionals."

Jeff continues to host his travel radio program on World Talk Radio, and had been in travel sales, or travel sales management for eleven years prior to joining VoiceAmerica and World Talk Radio. He majored in Geography at San Diego State and is A+ IT Certified. He lives in the San Diego area with his wife Rachel. In his spare time he loves to write, and listen to a very wide variety of music, a result of all of his years in music radio.

Michael first developed an interest in broadcasting and a career in the audio industry at a young age and began recording as far back as he can remember. After high school, he enjoyed a brief stint as a studio guitarist in Los Angeles. Fearing that his lack of a formal education may hinder him from many capable opportunities, he moved to the Phoenix area to study Audio Recording and Production at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences. Upon graduation, he interned at The Saltmine, a prestigious Phoenix suburb based recording studio. Shortly before his internship ended in early 2009, he was hired on at Voice America where he has helped to record thousands of hours of educational and inspiring content, assisted in numerous video productions and live broadcasts, such as NASCAR, the IJSBA World Championships, and much more.

In his spare time, Michael enjoys playing and watching ice hockey, recording music, playing a number of instruments, including the guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard, playing video games, and collecting vinyl records.

Randy was born in Oceanside, California and raised in Henderson, Nevada where he attended Foothill High School. He now calls the Phoenix area his home. Randy has been in the industry since 2007. He loves playing sports and stays active with his longtime sweetheart and three-year old son who mean the world to him.

Angie is a native of Arizona. Being a child of the internet era has learned the functions and benefits of social media hands on. Angie manages our internal social media as well as helps hosts expand their social media knowledge and reach with training and support.

“I love what I do and I love who I work for, the network and the hosts! We really do have some of the best in the world!”

In her spare time Angie enjoys outdoor activities, playing with her four dogs and spending time with her husband. She lives in Phoenix and is happily married to her high school sweetheart, Ryan.

Upon completing his Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting from the Walter Cronkite School of Broadcasting at Arizona State University in 1995, Scott began syndicating an independently produced talk radio program about computers to land-based stations nationwide. After becoming one of the only people in radio to ever clear an independently produced talk program to over 100 top-tier stations in less than a year, he was given the opportunity to represent a larger stable of talk shows, which included several celebrities and household names. As the FCC deregulated and an industry freeze on picking up new independent programming ensued, Mr. Duffy accepted the position of Executive Producer for a terrestrial network of 50,000 watt stations; identifying talk talent, building and funding shows. After meeting the owners of VoiceAmerica and hearing their idea to create Internet radio, Scott quickly recognized the potential of simultaneous worldwide distribution, and became part of the initial team of Producers here in 1999. He was instrumental in helping the company accomplish its many goals, which included going public. Upon being acquired, he enjoyed a hiatus of sorts and started his own business in 2003, however, missed the excitement of live Internet talk radio and the thrill of building successful shows; and is back again to stay. “The ability to provide my hosts that type of exposure and branding to a decision making demographic just one click away from whatever call to action they seek is incredibly gratifying,” says Duffy. “With the explosion of handheld Internet ready devices, in conjunction with the prevalence of Wi-Fi which is now being installed in cars, the opportunities for myself and my hosts are truly endless. I am excited to come to work every day, knowing there is no limit to what we can accomplish here!”

Ray Ellis, raised in Canton, Ohio has been a Browns’ fan all his life – which makes sense that he would have a successful career as a Browns Strong Safety. Ellis, a four-year letterman at Ohio State, won All-Big 10 honors with five interceptions as a senior defensive co-captain. He went on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1981 and in 1986 joined the Cleveland Browns. Ellis’ career stats include: 427 tackles, 14 interceptions, nine fumbles caused, six recovered fumbles, three quarterback sacks and three blocked punts. Since leaving the Browns, Ellis has been active in both business and community, most recently as Chief Operating Officer for People for People, a non-profit corporation in Philadelphia whose mission is to educate underprivileged youth and young adults. Ellis has also been active with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Special Olympics, United Way, United Negro Fund and the National Center for Missing Children. Ellis now resides in Phoenix, AZ with his wife, Darice.

With over 35 years experience in the Business, Music and Entertainment fields, Jon brings a passion and vision into the VoiceAmerica family that is seldom seen in today’s competitive markets. Whether pursuing guests or sponsors for his host’s he has been called charming but with a relentless pursuit for perfection towards accomplishing his goals. For more information please contact Jon directly at 1-480-294-6419 or email him at jon.missall@voiceamerica.com.

Perry Damone has been a radio broadcaster with over thirty five years of on air experience with production qualifications and a broadcast instructional background.

Perry Damone is currently the Program Director for the Voice America Kids Network which falls under the Voice America/World Talk Radio Broadcast Network umbrella. Mr. Damone also started the KIDSTAR Radio Network (KDSTR Corp) in 1987, a not for profit 501 ( c ) 3 educational program that places fully functional broadcast facilities in schools and Boys and Girls Clubs all run by children. Mr. Damone has extensive experience in installing not only terrestrial broadcast facilities but also web based stations with a global reach. Perry is also the son of legendary singer Vic Damone and his mother was the world famous actress Anna Maria Pierangeli.

Perry is also involved in overseeing and installing the Starshine Academy Radio Network which will cover not only the United States but also worldwide; the projected target includes 1,000 broadcast facilities by 2019. Mr. Damone is also working hand in hand with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) giving KIDSTAR kids the opportunity of broadcasting professional sports live and on the air.

Karen Dana is a Senior Executive Producer for VoiceAmerica.com and has been with the company since 2005. She has produced and launched numerous programs, and is responsible for producing and launching the first program dedicated entirely to autism. Karen is the proud parent of two daughters, the youngest of whom was diagnosed with autism. Through her tenacity, research and intervention, she successfully sought out treatments and therapies that have been effective in helping her daughter with her on-going recovery from the disorder. Karen is an Arizona native with very strong roots in the Valley of the Sun. Karen’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to six year tenure as a small business owner. While owning and operating her business, Karen simultaneously pursued a college degree. She is an alumna of Arizona State University where she studied abroad in Spain, France, Italy, and England and earned her Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Food Nutrition and Management.

Audrey was born and raised in Orange County, California and then moved to Arizona for College at NAU in Flagstaff. As a communications major, Audrey found herself in classes for theatre and debate. Venturing in the cosmetic application for Musical Theatre, as well as trying the class, she found that she was very good at application, not so much the singing part.

Once moving to Phoenix, Audrey found herself in a Make-up Artist position for various companies. Deciding to move on to “bigger things”, she found herself brokering diamonds for the US and Canadian market. Dabbling in everything from assisting the owner to creating the written and musical aspect of a new web site, Audrey wanted more than “just a job”. She came to VoiceAmerica, as a career move and has been surrounded by the expertise and support of a very team oriented group.

Nathan Jett is an accomplished media consultant with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration/Management and has over two decades of media and marketing experience. As a hard working professional, Nathan is recognized as a leader in the organizations he has served. Having a persuasive personality and strong work ethic has led to his success in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development. Nathan attributes his success to taking the time to listen and communicate effectively in order to establish and achieve project objectives that ultimately serve to benefit his clients. Nathan is highly analytical, believing in reason and accountability in the work he does and the people he works with. Nathan has come to realize that it is his selflessness in helping others that will ultimately serve to achieve his goal of self actualization in being all he can be.

Randall Libero is a pioneering New Media Producer whose mission is to promote a new era of what he calls “Visionary Entertainment”. He is a recognized expert on the convergence of motion pictures and Internet Media and their impact on society and culture. As former Senior Executive Producer for World Talk Radio, LLC., he created and directed the 7th Wave Network online broadcast TV and radio channels and has personally produced more than 10,000 hours of original programming with some of the world’s leading best-selling authors, motivational personalities, visionary thinkers, and business leaders. Randall is also is the producer and host of the online talk radio program "Spirit of Film: Conversations" www.spiritoffilm.net . His film column, blog, and essays on the convergence of of media (films, TV, and the Internet) and their influences on the behaviors and attitudes of social culture and communications appear in national magazines. Randall is also currently authoring a book on movies and the New Media culture and creating a company to foster and support independent filmmakers to fund and produce Visionary Entertainment movie projects.

Sandra Lynn Rogers was born in Chicago and relocated to Tucson, Arizona in the late eighties. She is currently enjoying her role as Executive Produce with Voice America.

Sandra says "I love finding talent and hearing the passion of hosts on the Network it has been a life changing experience. I thank GOD for all my family and friends, and all I've experienced in my life."

Senior Executive Producer with VoiceAmerica and World Talk Radio for over eight years, having produced over 200 shows to date; am always looking for experts so that I can help to get their knowledge out to open minds on a global scale. I have shows that I’ve been producing for several years that are very well received, and really enjoy my role as a Senior Executive Producer here. VoiceAmerica and World Talk Radio are leading edge technology companies and I work with the radio and television networks to produce quality programming here.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Went to school in Philadelphia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, did a One Year Advanced Business Course at Katharine Gibbs Business School, went to college at Franklin in Lugano, Switzerland, receiving my B.A. degree in Studio Arts at Richmond International University in London, England. I now live in Tempe, Arizona, where I have resided for over fourteen years.

Having done a lot of design work for different companies in London, I moved back to the U.S. and worked with companies in Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Phoenix, as corporate designer with marketing and public relations duties as well. I decided that I wanted a bigger public relations role in life, so now I get knowledge out vicariously through my hosts and their guests to people on a much larger scale, as I love promoting and working with people as a “high level connector”.

Isaac Griffin brings 25 years of experience to the VoiceAmerica Executive Producers Team. After a professional sports career Isaac found himself embarking into a new career of RADIO. He landed in the Motor City with Radio station WJLB FM98, and from that point on he knew he had found a home in RADIO.

His new career took him all over the country as he became a master at his craft. Working for Giants like CBS and ABC helped Isaac understand how important having the right talent and right content could create magic on the air waves. After spending time Executive Producing his own career to the top as a Detroit radio ”Icon,” Isaac became a huge fan of Internet Radio. He wanted to help shape a new frontier and use his talents and experience to help shape “live” talk radio with emerging host who had a purpose, a belief and a cause to get their message out and inspire others to action.

VoiceAmerica gives Isaac the platform to create new and exciting programming with everyday people who believe in themselves and are willing to pay their dues to make it. He believes when others are asking “why you?” the answer is “Why not me?”

Isaac is a true “Idol maker” for this new evolution of live “Talk Radio”and VoiceAmerica is the World Leader in “Live” Talk Radio Broadcasting. It's a perfect fit!

Marilyn is a passionate award winning journalist, who has spent her entire career in radio as a reporter, anchor and producer in San Diego and Phoenix. Marilyn feels her timing at VoiceAmerica couldn’t be better. Having gone through the transitions, technological challenges and downsizing of terrestrial radio, Marilyn recognizes the value of the programming and opportunities VoiceAmerica offers to the professional who wants to share their message in the fun world of radio. Marilyn has covered Presidential appearances, the World Series and Superbowls. Speaking of Superbowl, she is proud that VoiceAmerica is the only internet broadcast network to be sanctioned by the NFL Alumni committee. That opportunity in and of itself is an entrée to the sports world for a variety of hosts and guests. Marilyn started in radio while attending Phoenix College and working at the public radio station in Phoenix. She moved to San Diego to complete her degree with a focus in television, but soon found she missed the world of radio. While getting her Bachelor of Science Degree in Telecommunications and Film at San Diego State University, she worked as a host and producer at KPBS-FM, the public radio station in San Diego, as well as KBEST-95, a commercial oldies station in San Diego. After graduating from SDSU, Marilyn worked more than six years at KPBS -FM and then moved over to the news rooms at KFMB-AM and KOGO-AM , the two top news talk stations in San Diego. One of Marilyn’s treasured radio experiences was during her time at KPBS-FM. Marilyn co-produced an annual Tournament of Roses Parade broadcast specifically designed for a sight impaired audience. Marilyn enjoys the team effort behind a successful broadcast. She enjoys talking with people and is excited to share their passion on VoiceAmerica.

Lucas was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and grew up in Rhode Island. He came to Arizona specifically to work for VoiceAmerica and World Talk Radio. Lucas loves working as a team member for the VoiceAmerica Kids Channel. He gets to listen to some great kids shows that are passionate and very creative.

"I'm athletic and like to work out and play any sport from football to fishing, soccer to tennis. I always try to learn something new everyday and believe it is important to keep an open mind and stay positive. I Live by the quote 'opportunities multiply as they are seized.'"