Andrew discovered his passion for radio through marketing and promotions, and that love for connecting with listeners still drives him today. His journey through radio took him from Producer and Studio Engineer to Music Director, Program Director, and Public Affairs Director. He even spent time as an airborne traffic reporter during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, combining his two loves: broadcasting and flying.

Throughout his career, Andrew treasured his mentors and industry friendships that lasted decades. “The one person I wish I could call right now is Rusty Walker,” he reflects. “I learned more from Rusty in ways that benefited not only my radio life, but everyday life, too.” He worked closely with legendary morning personality Rhubarb Jones, producing The Morning Zoo Crew and directing Atlanta’s Best Country 30. “Many of us called him ‘Rhuby.’ I miss his warm friendship and larger-than-life personality.”

One of Andrew’s most unique experiences came at Atlanta’s Y106 & Y104 FM simulcast. “You’d press a single big, red ‘ON’ button and multiple cart machines would start instantaneously,” he recalls. “You would think you were launching a rocket as all the cart machines audibly engaged simultaneously! It felt like we had control of the world for those few seconds.”

At Whistle 100 in Greenville, SC, Andrew co-hosted Cryin’, Lovin’, Laughin’, or Leavin’—a show primed for syndication that played only 6-7 songs per hour. “The rest belonged to the real stars: the listeners!” he explains. “They’d call in declaring their emotion, then tell their story. Some calls went on and on. It was captivating! I couldn’t believe a country station could be so wildly successful playing minimal music in the mid-1990s when country was on fire!”

Andrew’s radio journey included stops at FOX 97, AM 750 WSB, KIX 96, MAGIC 102.1, and SOUTH 106. For over 35 years, he’s maintained a recording studio for voice-over work spanning radio, television, commercials, and corporate videos. Today, as an accomplished entrepreneur and public speaker, he credits his broadcasting foundation for his success across multiple ventures.

In 1968, everything changed when I switched my major at Georgia to Journalism—and history repeated itself. I started my on-air career at WDOL AM & FM, then the late, great Charles Giddens hired me at 960 WRFC, where I discovered my voice behind the microphone.

After Nancy and I graduated from UGA and married in 1971, money remained a mystery. WRFC created a sales position where I could write and voice my own clients’ commercials—the perfect transition into management. That led to launching WAGQ-FM, Q-105 in Athens as Station Manager, which opened doors to incredible stations: ROCK 105 WFYV-FM Jacksonville, 98 KZEW Dallas, KMYZ-FM Z-104.5 Tulsa, WGRX-FM Baltimore, and KISS-FM San Antonio.

When cable television exploded in San Antonio during the early 90s, I joined KBL-TV as sales manager, then moved to the Dallas Metro as GM. Those years taught me that great content travels through any medium—whether radio waves or cable lines.

I eventually left broadcasting to create The Gerson Group, partnering with a great friend to build a successful trade show marketing consultancy. For over 25 years, we worked with Fortune 500 companies worldwide, but radio never stopped calling.

When Sanders Hickey invited me back to join TGC Radio, it felt like a dream come true. I love being back on the air with this experienced team of great talent. Nancy and I have two successful adult children and four wonderful grandchildren. I am a lucky man—and grateful you’re listening.

Sanders’ parents skipped the pacifier and put a radio in his room instead—he’s never been the same since. At 12, he walked into his first real radio studio and introduced “KICKS” by Paul Revere and the Raiders. That’s all it took. HOOKED!

His dream became reality as a high school senior when Sanders joined “The Rock of Columbus, 1580 WCLS” in Columbus, Georgia. From there, he climbed the dial: FM powerhouse “107Q WCGQ Columbus,” college radio at “Q-105 Athens,” then “Atlanta’s Z93” and “790 WQXI Atlanta.” Each stop deepened his love affair with radio—the studios, the music, the creativity, and especially those magical, larger-than-life personalities that make radio truly sparkle.

In 1982, Sanders and a partner applied to own their first station. He and wife Karen moved to Texas to launch K-Lite 106 FM for four years of Texas-sized bliss. But you can take the boy out of Georgia, yet you can’t take Georgia out of the boy—and back to Bulldog Country the Hickeys came.

Over 35 years (with a brief stint as SE Regional Manager at Arbitron Ratings), Sanders owned and managed over 20 radio stations across Georgia and Florida. In 2020, he reached out to lifelong friends—extraordinarily talented air personalities from Georgia who’d starred on America’s great stations and Sirius XM—with an idea: launch a streaming station playing the music they’d grown up with.

Bobby Rich grew up listening to radio in South Florida, and at 12 years old, he knew his calling. When someone asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he answered without hesitation: “A Deejay!” After high school, he headed straight to Brown Institute of Broadcasting in South Florida to make that dream real.

His lucky break came at Q105 in Tampa Bay, where he watched magic happen as the station grew into a legendary powerhouse. Bobby became part of that legend, spending 13 years there as Air Personality and Music Director from 1977 to 1990, helping shape the sound that defined Tampa Bay radio.

The music called him to Mix 100.7 Tampa Bay for another 13-year run from 1990 to 2003, where he continued crafting the perfect soundtrack for listeners’ lives. His expertise in reading audiences and programming music earned him recognition as Bobby Poe Music Director of the Year in 1987.

Bobby then took his talents to Kool 105.5 in West Palm Beach from 2003 to 2007, serving as Air Personality, Music Director, and Assistant Program Director. But Tampa Bay kept calling him home, and he returned to Q105 from 2007 to 2020, completing a radio journey that spanned over four decades.

Whether he’s on the air, on water skis, or hitting the slopes, Bobby brings the same passion that made him fall in love with radio at 12 years old. His career proves that sometimes the best dreams are the ones you never outgrow.

Edvard Steel found his calling in Brunswick, Georgia, where he’s spent nearly two decades mastering radio operations. His journey began in November 2007 when he joined Golden Isles Broadcasting as Operations Manager, diving deep into coastal Georgia radio.

In 2016, Edvard expanded his expertise by taking on the Operations Manager role at WBQO 93.7 FM-QBS Broadcasting while continuing his work with Golden Isles Broadcasting. This dual responsibility showcases his ability to juggle multiple stations, ensuring each delivers the perfect soundtrack for life on Georgia’s Golden Isles.

For over 17 years, Edvard has been the behind-the-scenes maestro orchestrating Brunswick’s daily radio symphony. While many radio professionals chase markets across the country, he chose to plant roots and become a cornerstone of the local broadcasting community.

From the salt air of the coast to the airwaves that connect communities, Edvard Steel has made Brunswick radio his domain—and listeners across the Golden Isles are better for it.

Jim witnessed radio’s golden age and decided to bring it back. After 35 years in country radio—from WMZQ in Washington DC to WCOS in Columbia, South Carolina, then 16 years at Birmingham’s legendary WZZK, followed by stops at K95 in Richmond and WDRM in Huntsville—he knew what real radio sounded like. Back when DJs drove around town giving prizes to anyone sporting a station bumper sticker, when radio was one big happy family, and WZZK stayed number one for over forty Arbitron ratings books.

But radio changed, and not for the better. Four owner groups now control country music radio, making stations sound identical everywhere. National contests replaced local fun, and commercials ballooned to a staggering 22 minutes per hour. Jim had been in semi-retirement, but he missed being on the air and playing country music. His dream of owning a terrestrial station seemed impossible—they’re mighty expensive.

So he created something better: Alabama’s Greatest Country, AGC Radio. A streaming station that never stops the music for more than six minutes per hour, featuring familiar DJs who remember how to entertain, playing today’s hot new country blended with classics from Alabama, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks, The Judds, and Hank Williams Jr.—songs other stations forgot or fear to play.

Jim’s promise is simple: research what Central Alabama wants to hear, then play it. No bad songs, way fewer commercials than boring regular stations, and the fun that made radio great. His dream came true when he launched AGC Radio, proving that sometimes the best way forward is to remember what worked before.

Success in radio is simple, Jim knows: give people what they want to hear, keep the music playing, and never forget that radio should feel like family. Welcome to Alabama’s Greatest Country—he’s glad you’re here.

I began my radio career over 50 years ago while still in high school in Atlanta, Georgia, starting at WPLO-FM Atlanta with their progressive top 40 rock format. During my time at the University of Georgia, I worked at several Athens area stations including WDOL AM & FM, WRFC, and WFOX. My big break came in late 1972 when I joined the legendary top 40 station WQXI in Atlanta.

After college graduation, I worked at some of the most prestigious markets and heritage stations across the country. These included WLCY AM & FM in Tampa Bay, KKBQ AM & FM in Houston, Power 92 in Phoenix, ABC Radio in Dallas, KFRC AM & FM in San Francisco, KLDE Oldies 107.5 in Houston, WCBS FM in New York City, and WLS-FM in Chicago. I currently celebrate my 13th year with SIRIUS XM hosting the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s channels, and I host Georgia Gold Saturday Night on the new TGC Radio.

My extensive experience spans all shifts from morning drive through nights, and I’ve held positions as Music Director, Program Director, and Operations Manager. Electronic Media Magazine named me one of the five best top 40 announcers in America in 1983, and I hosted nationally syndicated shows “Good Time Oldies Magazine” and “New Gold” throughout the 1990s and 2000s. The industry recognized my contributions by inducting me into both the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame in 2019.