Lakeshore Communications, Inc. Team

Scotty Gray

Job title and brief description of what you do here: Community Events, Engineer, Q-Breakfast Club "other with Crash
Date started service at Q90FM: Volunteering: 2/1/1994 – Fulltime: 9/1/1994
Birth place: Green Bay (I’m the ultimate ‘homeboy’ – living in the home I grew up in.)
Your age when you gave your life to Christ: Approximately 20 yrs old – it was a slow growth towards truth that took about 5 years.
Family info you want to share: The joy and greatest blessings of my life are my wife, Laura and kids, Hannah, Rachel and Evan
What you enjoy in any spare time: NAPPING
First paid job: Yard work for my father’s friend @ $ .75/hour, then Hardees @ $1.75/hour.
Favorite Food: Prime Rib, hot Buffalo wings or anything spicy!
Cherished childhood memory: Bike rides to Bay Beach with my older sister and playing Super Hero Teddy Bears (complete with capes – on the bears, not us) with my best friend, Todd.
Favorite season in Wisconsin and why: Fall, of course – beautiful colors, comfortable temps, little rain, no mosquitos. Who could NOT love it?
Favorite Bible Passage: Rom 8:28 – It says all things WORK for good, not all things ARE good… In this world we will face troubles but God can work even our most difficult situations to bring us good.
All-time Favorite artist/band Q90FM plays: Toby Mac
Why do you feel people should listen/support Q90?: Always uplifting & encouraging and, often, challenging.

David Fiorazo

Job title and brief description of what you do here: Stand Up For The Truth host/blogger, Empowered by Praise music show (Sundays), and 3-6pm weekday afternoons. We wear many hats around here.
Date started service at Q90FM: September 2005
Birth place: Kingsford, Michigan
Your age when you gave your life to Christ: 26
Family info you want to share: Wife, Rosanna leads worship at our church.
What you enjoy in any spare time: Bike rides with Rosanna, writing, traveling when possible, strong coffee and spiritual discussions, reading, fun with our dogs, fellowship with friends.
First paid job: Mowing lawns
Favorite Food: Refuse to name just one
Cherished childhood memory: Family time at our cottage on the lake
Favorite season in Wisconsin and why: Either Spring (Winter is over) or Fall (Summer is over)
Favorite Bible Passage: John chapter 1 or Colossians 1
All-time Favorite artist/band Q90FM plays: Blessed Hope Chapel Praise Team
Why do you feel people should listen/support Q90?: Christians must be proactive in choosing biblical input in their lives, especially in this day and age, starting with God’s Word first. The perspective and encouragement a ministry like Q90 provides is vital to a healthy faith. We must be diligent in building our foundation on Truth, growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ, and helping others do the same.

Jeff Strommen

Job title and brief description of what you do here: Social media support, Sunday afternoon music host.
Date started service at Q90FM: Oct 2007
Birth place: Green Bay, WI
Your age when you gave your life to Christ: 5
Family info you want to share: Married.
What you enjoy in any spare time: What is this “spare time” you speak of?
First paid job: Mowing the lawn
Favorite Food: Whatever my wife cooks!
Cherished childhood memory: My years in youth group.
Favorite season in Wisconsin and why: Soccer season
Favorite Bible Passage: Php 4:13
All-time Favorite artist/band Q90FM plays: Skillet, Superchick, NF
Why do you feel people should listen/support Q90?: There are too many reasons. Top 2: I have kids and they need to know that there’s great music without the violence, drug and sexual references. Support Q90 because we’re more than a radio station. Q90 is involved in our local communities across Northeast Wisconsin. Supporting Q90 actually benefits many churches, ministries and organizations. Support this ministry if it’s made a positive impact on you and your family.

“Crash” Connell

Job title and brief description of what you do here: Station Operations Manager. Q-Breakfast Club "other" with Scotty.
Date started service at Q90FM: October 8, 2013
Birth place: Paris, Texas
Your age when you gave your life to Christ: 49
Family info you want to share: Married to Katie, 3 children: Tasia, Korey, Patrick Ray, an old goldfish named Auggie.
What you enjoy in any spare time: Lurking social media, napping, recreational shooting, church security; serving where HE leads.
First paid job: Selling portable buildings
Favorite Food: Wife’s spaghetti
Cherished childhood memory: Family motocross racing on weekends
Favorite season in Wisconsin and why: Summer. It’s a lovely couple weeks break from the snow.
Favorite Bible Passage: Ephesians 5:20
All-time Favorite artist/band Q90FM plays: Matt Kearney
Why do you feel people should listen/support Q90?: It’s almost 30 year heritage in the community and thousands of loyal listeners and supporters glorifies Christ and His message of hope and reconciliation.

Katie Connell

Job title and brief description of what you do here: Accounting, HR, Lights of Christmas & Community Outreach – I track all incoming donations and accounts, pay the bills and the employees when they’re good! June of 2016 I also took on the role of community outreach to help us serve our listeners beyond the music: Q-munity Game Nights and the Lights of Christmas outreach. I’d love to hear how you would like us to serve our communities!
Date started service at Q90FM: Feb 2015
Birth place: Milwaukee, WI
Your age when you gave your life to Christ: 23
Family info you want to share: Crash and I have 3 kids – yours-mine-and ours: Tasia (28); Korey (20); Patrick (10) and a goldfish, Auggie (6).
What you enjoy in any spare time: I am an “extreme crafter” – I love power tools and refinishing old, broken furniture. My mother and I do several sales a year just to get rid of what we made so that we have room to make more! I also “escape” by painting abstract art and scripture.
First paid job: Bussing/Waitressing
Favorite Food: Fresh raw broccoli. Just kidding – it’s chocolate. It’s always been chocolate.
Cherished childhood memory: What’s NOT to cherish about the early 80’s!
Favorite season in Wisconsin and why: Fall!!! The trees!! If I ever crash into you on the road, just know I was admiring The Lord’s work! How great Thou Art!
Favorite Bible Passage: John 20:29
All-time Favorite artist/band Q90FM plays: Newsboys
Why do you feel people should listen/support Q90?: In a day and age where big corporations are taking over, Q90 remains a true treasure in the community! When you support the Q, you are a co-owner! Your voice counts! We want to meet you, learn and grow in Christ, fellowship – you know – the way they did in Acts 2:42! We have time for you and you are treasured!

Kevin John

Job title and brief description of what you do here: On Air Host Mon-Fri 7-10:30PM
Date started service at Q90FM: Sept, 2017
Birth place: Manitowc, WI
Your age when you gave your life to Christ: 21
Family info you want to share: My wife’s name is Yvonne. We have been blessed with 6 children. Their names are Daniel, Sara, Stephen, Stella, Sean, and Emma. We have one Grandson Jackson and our second Grandchild Adeline is due to be born this November.
What you enjoy in any spare time: I love to run (32 marathons so far). My training buddies are my two Border Collies Jet and Maggie.
First paid job: Schmidt Car Wash in Manitowoc
Favorite Food: Totino’s Pizza Rolls
Cherished childhood memory: Camping with my Dad, Brother, Uncles, and Cousins at Jelly Stone Park in Sturgeon Bay.
Favorite season in Wisconsin and why: Fall. Love the colors, football and cool evenings.
Favorite Bible Passage: John 11:35
All-time Favorite artist/band Q90FM plays: Toby Mac/Mercy Me (Tie)
Why do you feel people should listen/support Q90?: To help share Christ through music, and sound Bible preaching to our listeners. To make an eternal difference in North East Wisconsin.

Ann Knauss

Job title and brief description of what you do here:

Ministry Support, helping with accounting, admin, organization, and anything else needed

How long were you at Q90:

I’ve been here since fall of 2021 but I’ve been listening to Q90 since day 1 in 1994 when I was a teenager.

Birth place:

 Stevens Point, WI

Your age when you gave your life to Christ:

I grew up in a strong Christian family and first understood and accepted the Gospel when I was 4 years old.

Family info you want to share:

I am blessed with two kids, Christian & Eden

What you enjoy in any spare time:

Spending time outdoors, gardening, cooking, and playing games with my family

First paid job:

Heritage Hill State Park Tour Guide

Favorite Food:

Salads & pizza, and they even go well together! 

Cherished childhood memory:

Camping with my family 

Favorite season in Wisconsin and why:

Spring and fall because they are so beautiful!

Favorite Bible Passage:

Romans 8 & Isaiah 40

All-time Favorite artist/band Q90FM plays:

Rebecca St. James & Newsboys

Why do you feel people should listen/support Q90?:

There are so many voices that speak into our lives and Q90fm is one of the few that helps keep us focused on the truth and standing firm.