Jess is a Central Minnesota girl at heart, having grown up in Sartell and St. Cloud. As a mom of 4, as well as a Mimi to 2 precious little girls, and a cat mom, life is always an adventure. Jess wears lots of hats here, serving as the Program & Music Director for Spirit 92.9, which means she works with the team here and with record labels to ensure everything you hear meets your expectations. She also hosts the afternoon show each weekday. Uplifting you and reminding you of God's love is her favorite part of her job!

Jess has been a part of the Spirit team since 2008. Fun fact: Jess won the Spirit 92.9 ‘Biggest Gainer’ contest back in 2007, a whole health & wellness challenge. When a job opening became available to help at events, she was encouraged to apply, and that’s how her journey here began!

In her spare time (what little there is as a busy working mom!), Jess enjoys marathons…(Netflix marathons that is), day trips around our beautiful state, traveling a little farther to explore other places (her happy places are the Black Hills of South Dakota and the beach!), making fun memories with her kids, and spending time with friends.

Josh is the Creative Services Director and Morning Show co-host at Spirit 92.9. He studied Electronic Media Communication/Radio Broadcasting in college, but his career in radio arguably began at the tender age of 8, when Josh and his older brothers hosted a “radio show” in their bunk beds before falling asleep, complete with used-paper towel-roll “microphones.”

In his spare time, Josh enjoys playing and watching sports (Go Pack Go!), reading, dabbling with various musical instruments and eating as many peanut butter cups as possible. Josh feels blessed to have a job where he can use his God-given creativity to engage and connect with listeners.

Allen keeps you company weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m.

When he’s not spending middays with you, you’ll find him with his wonderful wife Lara, 6-year-old son Sylvan, 4-year-old little girl Samara, 1-year-old little boy Everett, and their little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Cricket. It’s a blessedly busy household! If Allen isn’t at home, he’s probably in the woods or watching his beloved MN Twins!

Melony was born and raised in Fargo, ND. Originally interested in meteorology, she got hooked on radio when she started at her college radio station at North Dakota State University. Her dad used to be amazed how she found a way to make a career using her “gift of gab.”

Out of college, Melony landed in St. Cloud at Hilger Broadcasting where she programmed KMXK, then Oldies 94.9. After many years of praying for the chance to move into Christian radio, Andy Hilger announced he was flipping KKJM to the CCM format. She immediately asked if he needed a Program Director, and was so thrilled when he said YES and Spirit 92.9 was born! As with radio, she began my journey of faith in college. "That was when I first realized my need of a Savior and gave my life to Jesus." After spending time in Palm Springs, Ca, Orlando, Fl and Kansas City, it is a joy for her to be back on the air in central Minnesota.

Melony is a mother of 3, all were born within 4 years, and is passionate about sharing God’s love and mercy and grace and peace and strength and is humbled to do it each evening on Spirit 92.9.

Sheri takes care of behind-the-scenes details for events and sponsorships and leads the prayer team. She started on the Spirit 92.9 sales team in the fall of 2007 because she couldn’t imagine a better dream job than working for the radio station that her kids were being raised on!

She loves connecting with people, so working with our volunteers is a great fit, as well as reaching out in thanks to our ministry partners.

Helping people feel seen, building community and fostering connective relationships is at the core of who Casi is. In her role in Ministry Development, she combines her love for people with her love for Jesus through developing community relationships and partnerships with Spirit 92.9 to further the mission of connecting people to God.

Casi loves spending time with her family, watching her kids at sporting events, taking long walks outside, and working out. You will find her in her “God spot” on the living room couch (quite possibly taking a Jesus nap) when she needs to recharge, but her favorite thing is hearing people’s stories and having deep, connective, cup-filling conversations. She loves coffee, and hosting people at her house brings her heart so much joy!

A fun fact about Casi is that for more than 20 years, she had her own private practice as a therapist until God led her here to Spirit 92.9.

Her current favorite Bible verse is John 15:5, which says, “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”

Denise won’t readily admit it, but she handles a variety of responsibilities and is an integral part of the Spirit 92.9 team. Her roles include (but are not limited to) assisting the sales department, supporting the donor relations team, managing front desk responsibilities, answering phone calls, and overseeing the Shop 'N Save program. Denise helps keep daily operations running smoothly! She has been with Spirit 92.9 since 2011 and has worked in radio since 1997.

Denise graduated from St. Cloud State University, and in her spare time enjoys all things sports, especially watching the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins! She also likes spending time with her husband, Joe, and their two kids. Denise enjoys hearing people’s stories of how they found Spirit 92.9 and is blessed to be a part of such a wonderful ministry!

Stacy not only sells radio advertising but also handles our birthday dessert ministry! Having held other sales and radio positions in the past, Stacy brings both experience and warmth to all of her interactions. In her spare time, Stacy truly enjoys adventures with her two beautiful daughters. Whether that be in the backyard, camping, or a surprise road trip, they try to fill each moment with wonderful memories, laughter and fun.

She loves that she gets to wake up each day working for a company that supports her praising Jesus at work, at home, and in the car. Stacy appreciates that she doesn’t have to hide her love of the Lord, rather is encouraged to embrace it, growing both personally and professionally.

Deb oversees all things within Spirit 92.9, even the changing of the toilet paper in the bathrooms! Deb started in radio broadcasting in 1991 and has been the General Manager at Spirit 92.9 since 2005. In her free time, Deb enjoys working out, reading, helping and serving her church in Eden Valley, and spending time with her family.

Deb values her roles as a wife, mother, and grandmother. Her motto is, "faith, family and fun, and in THAT order!" Deb is passionate about ensuring that all those who are connected to Spirit 92.9 whether a listener, customer, client, or employee, have the best experience possible! Deb is driven by ensuring that everything we do here is for the glory of God, and that in all we do we are proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Kelly assists Deb in overseeing all things within Spirit 92.9 with an emphasis on leading both the sales team and the development team. She has a varied skillset, being passionate about helping others in their personal and professional development, and having an affinity for data, spreadsheets and creating efficiencies with processes and procedures. True human connection and meaningful conversation make Kelly’s heart sing. For fun, she enjoys reading, hiking, and biking. Kelly is grateful to work in a culture where people are valued, relationships are integral, and being united in Christ is the foundation of everything.

Chad manages the existing IT infrastructure, supports team members with their technology needs, works to keep up with ever-changing technologies, and looks for ways to improve current tech systems to best serve the staff at Spirit 92.9 in order to perform our highly important mission: to broadcast and spread the divine Word of God. Chad feels extremely blessed to have this opportunity to provide support for this amazing team of spiritual and prayer warriors at Spirit 92.9!

Chad grew up in west central MN and is a small-town guy at heart. Chad is a proud family man, whereas together with his beautiful wife (since 1996), has been blessed with four daughters who have now grown into strong, kind-hearted young women. He is also enjoying his recent promotion to the position of grandpa, in addition to his other family-based roles! Chad is happiest when his family is near and enjoys spending time with them playing board games and practicing his dad jokes on them.

Chad also very much enjoys being active in his church community, including serving his parish in various support roles, participating in church-sponsored events/activities, and recently partaking in a small study group designed to grow in faith. All praise and glory to God!

Wendy doesn’t like titles so when you ask her what she does at Spirit 92.9, her response will be “anything but go in the studio!” She believes everyone has been given different gifts and talents from God, and when we put all our gifts and talents to work for His glory, the world is an amazing place.

Wendy has been working here since 2009 and says that from day one when walking into the front door, it’s been like walking into home rather than work. In her spare time, you’ll see her enjoying time with her family or volunteering in some capacity. Her favorite quote to try to live by is “I am not afraid, for God is with me. I was born for this.” — St. Joan of Arc

Jasmine wears many hats when it comes to the digital side of this radio ministry. From managing the website and app to creating graphics and coordinating social media content, she helps bring Spirit 92.9's message to life across a variety of online platforms. She is grateful for the opportunity to combine creativity, technology, and faith in a way that points people toward God's hope, love, and truth!

When she's not working, Jasmine enjoys spending quality time with her husband, family, friends, and church community. Whether it's sharing a meal, attending events, or simply enjoying everyday moments together, she treasures opportunities to build relationships and encourage others!