Pete could be described as active, enthusiastic, hardworking, straightforward, basically anything but bashful.
In 1986, after graduating from Southeast Missouri State with a degree in Communications and a Minor in Management, Pete started working for KMMO. At work, he puts his enthusiasm into serving as KMMO's Sales manager, working with the Sales Staff, handling his own accounts and other related duties.
Pete grew up in St. Louis, but has deep roots in Marshall. He makes it a priority to be involved with the community by serving as a member of the Marshall Lions Club, the Saline County Medical Reserve, Knights of Columbus, the Slater Chamber of Commerce, and is an active member of the St. Peters Catholic Church. Pete also serves on the Marshall Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Salt Fork YMCA Board of Directors.
In his spare time, he loves spending time with his wife, Julie, and their three children. He also enjoys 4-wheeling, working in his shop, visiting with friends and snow skiing.
Sandy Brooks
Sandy grew up in Marshall and decided to move back after fifteen years. After college, she accepted a job with a commercial insurance company that took her to Minnesota and from there all over the U.S. before settling down in Little Rock. Sandy has a long history working with business owners and is described as being hard-working and easy going. Before moving back she also had her own business and has a deep appreciation for the many challenges business owners face.
When away from work you will find Sandy spending time with her son, Tyler, and nephews, Mason and Miles. You can often catch her at a local youth sporting event or hanging out at the park with her son. She loves being outdoors, jogging, golfing, and watching football.
Sandy loves traveling throughout our listening area, meeting new people and helping business owners succeed. Always being a small town girl at heart, she couldn't be anymore excited about coming home and raising her son in a small town community.
Iola Hess
lola has spent most of her life in Osage Beach, MO. She grew up in Eldon and then began a career in Retail Management. She has traveled most of the country while working in retail; opening new stores and training new managers. She later spent some time in real estate and outside insurance sales.Iola now lives in Emma with her fiancé and enjoys a wonderful life with Jim and their friends. She started work for KMMO in August 2008, in the sales department and loves traveling to many surrounding towns. Iola loves helping others accomplish their goals. Selling and working with business owners keeps alive the passions she has always had in her life.
Iola has two grandchildren, Limia and Andrew, that are the highlight of her life. They live in Eldon with their mother and father...but they get to come and visit often. Iola claims they are her hobby as they do many things together including 4-wheeling, cooking, painting, and all the things that children love to do.
Jessica Phythian
Julie Steffens
Julie was born in Fairbanks, Alaska and lived there until she moved to Hurst, Texas (a suburb of Dallas). At the age of 12, she moved to Marshall. Julie graduated Missouri Valley College with a major in Exercise Science with a specification in Sports Management. During and after college Julie worked with all ages at the YMCA and other fitness establishments helping people stay healthy and in shape. She has also managed for AT&T and Dish Network doing door-to-door sales, all over the surrounding states.
Julie loves to travel, and after traveling the United States, she finally settled in Blackburn. She is married to Brian Steffens and has four beautiful children, Megan, Kristin, Kylie and Kolton. She enjoys spending time with her family and doing things outdoors. She also loves to play golf, hunt, fish, take pictures, and travel.
Jack Thomas
Jack helps Pete keep a little testosterone in the Sales Department. His high energy personality lends itself well to the needs of radio sales.Jack received his Bachelor's Degree from CMSU in Physical Education and Health. He also has an extensive background in the legal field.
Jack, his wife, Robin, and their two sons, Spencer and Zachary, reside in Sweet Springs, MO. Jack is a Mason and a pastor at Arrow Rock Federated Church in Arrow Rock, MO.
Jack loves to fish and play golf with his teenage sons. The family also enjoys attending Spencer's 4H activities, showing pigs and steers, and watching the boys play sports.
Brian Sowers
