Meet the WGNJ and
WGNN Staff



Meet Mark and Carrie Burns, the Christian couple who had a dream to bring Christian radio to East-Central Illinois and West-Central Indiana. Mark Burns is the General Manager of Great News Radio. Mark got his managerial experience at Jewel Food Stores, then went on to serve as the Director of Volunteers for URBANA 93. He oversees both WGNJ and WGNN, and is the President of Good News Radio, Inc. Many times Mark can be seen on the racquetball courts or serving as a volunteer for AWANA.

Carrie Burns is Mark's wife, and is the Director of Creative Services and Israel Relations. She has her PhD in Education and has taught in colleges and elementary schools. She is busy with writing, speaking, creating events, and organizing trips to Israel.  Carrie loves to read, study her Bible and teach, swim, travel and run.

Karen Harrison is the Office Manager for Great News Radio. She has her degree in Education as well. Karen is the mother of 4 great kids. Jonathan and David attend Lincoln Christian College, and Bethany and Benjamin continue their high school education as home school students. Karen has interests in homemaking and missions.

Bethany Harrison serves part-time as an office assistant working with her mother from home.  She is invaluable in helping take phone calls, entering computer data, and preparing items for mail.  When her studies are complete, she enjoys time working with children, baking, crocheting, and playing the piano.

With three full time and one part-time staff members, Great News Radio appreciates the dozens of helpers who have donated time, talents and resources to this ministry.

Herb Ketchum is the Radio Servant. Herb is a retired University of Illinois fire-fighter. Herb helps to maintain the WGNJ tower site. Herb's nickname is Herb 'n Serve. He does all types of behind the scenes radio duties.

Stephen McClarey is the director of the Singing Men of 'GNN. Steve was the long-time director of the Decatur Park Singers and the Greater Decatur Chorale. Steve teaches music at schools in Arthur and assists with worship at various Churches throughout the area.  Men who like to sing in 4-part harmony may join The Singing Men of 'GNN. We rehearse every Monday night to prepare for various concerts and events throughout the year.

Harry Seyfert: Chief Engineer
Max Norman: Program Engineer
Pete Springer: Program Engineer
Darrell Stalter: Program Engineer
Don Wilson: On-Site Assistant WGNJ
Jerry Miner: On-Site Assistant WGNJ
Jim Fowler: Producer "Musical Moments"
Rene Malaise: Data Base Designer
Troy Courson: Graphic Designer
Don England: Signs and Graphic Designer

Great News Radio Tootsie Pop Ministry Team
Larry "Budget Tours" Bunting
Skip "Bear Chair" Dovel
Cindy Gates
Karen, Bethany & Ben Harrison
Herb Ketchum
Jim & Nancy Miller
Max Norman
Ted & Pam Pletcher
Kent Retzer
Marie Schrock
Johnny Waterman
Steven Yoder


Since Great News Radio has fewer than 5 employees, EEO public reports are not required to be posted on the website for public inspection.