Meet the Team

Barb Piburn

Office Manager

Barbara Piburn is the office manager for Calvary 88.5, which means she tries to keep the guys in line at the station. She accepted the Lord at church camp as a teenager. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Mike. They have two married daughters & three grandchildren. Barb & Mike have been diligently involved in the pastorate & church planting for sixteen years. They are currently in the middle of planting a new church.

Dave Pease

Production

Produces Calvary Today and Dr. Chipchase's Daily Devotional.

Elwood Chipchase

General Manager

Dr. Elwood Chipchase is the General Manager for Calvary 88.5 & also serves as the President for Calvary Bible College. He grew up in a pastor's home and accepted Christ as Savior following a service at a conference in Canada. Little did he know when he took classes in radio at Grand Rapids School of the Bible & Music (MI), & Valley College (CA), or had his own radio ministry as a pastor, that he would have these responsibilities at Calvary.

Glenn Williams

Chief Engineer

Glenn Williams is the Chief Engineer for Calvary 88.5.  He is responsible for every technical aspect of our radio ministry.  Glenn designed and constructed Calvary's student-run radio station, Calvary 1640.   Recently, he had the opportunity to embark on a special missions trip to Pickle Lake, Canada to help build a native-language Christian radio network.

He and his wife Joy have been missionaries since 1991. Glenn served nine years at the Rio Grande Bible Institute, first as Chief Engineer and later as Director of Operations for Radio Esperanza before serving at Calvary Bible College.

Glenn's walk with the Lord began in 1986 on his way to work. A young man offered him a tract at the Staten Island ferry terminal.  En route to Manhattan, as the ferry floated by the Statue of Liberty, Glenn bowed his head and offered his life to the Lord.

John Ross

Weekend Evening Show Host

2008 New Year resolution?  Read the Bible every day, get back to 185lbs and LISTEN more TALK less

Have you ever won a radio station contest? Yes, I got to see Boney James (Saxaphone player) at Starlight for free with my wife

IF you could start a radio station what kind would it be? Christian AC with a sister AM talk

What is your favorite part about Care-A-Thon? Pastor Appreciation Day

Who is the most intersting aritst you've met? Ronda Askren

What CD are you listening to now?  Scat - their "Bottomless Cup" CD - Christian Jazz

What are you most looking forward to in 2008? Finishing at least 5 nursing classes (and getting back to 185lbs)

Kevin Stone

Overnight Show Host

Kevin Stone hosts the overnight show and "Calvary Praise" on Sundays. As a child, he accepted Jesus as Savior, and he's had a lifelong love of radio. He first started working for Calvary 88.5 in 1985. Kevin is the pastor of Overbrook Bible Church. He is married to Angela, and they have three children. Kevin is also a drama teacher and a published playwright.

2008 New Year resolution? I didn't really make a resolution but I would like to lose a little weight and be more faithful in my prayer life.

Have you ever won a raido station contest? Yes, I won Twila Paris's "Where I Stand" album during a call-in contest.  It was a very exciting moment in my life.

If you could start a radio station what kind would it be?  It would be a missionary radio station.  Its target audience would be people who are unreached with the gospel and those whose government censors the gospel message.

What is your favortie part about Care-A-Thon? I've always liked the listener involvement and the chance to talk to and in some cases meet those who support the station.

Who is the most interesting artist you've met? It's been many years since I met her during an interview but Joni Earickson Tada made an impression on me.  What a gracious lady and what a great perspective on life!

What CD are you listening to now? Michelle Tumes's "Dream" and Moira Brennen's "Perfect Time".

What are you most looking forward to in 2008?  Finishing the painting on the house!  Also spending more time with my wife and 3 children.

Leslie James

Production

Leslie James is the Evening Show Host, Production Assistant, and Board Operator. Friday morning remotes wouldn't sound good without her. A graduate of Central Missouri State University, Leslie has a B.S. in Broadcasting and Film. Her passion for music has lead her to play the keyboad in her church's worship team. There she also serves as a music leader for youth and Young Life youth ministries. Traveling, reading and writing music are also very dear to her.

2008 New Year Resolution? To run a 1/2 marathon by the end of 2008!

Have you ever won a radio station contest? Never

If you could start a radio station what kind would it be? Well, I really love country music, so that would be a lot of fun.  But I would also have to go with an Oldies station, because the music is such great fun!

What is your favorite part about Care-A-Thon? I think I really just like that it mixes things up a bit.  It's so different than the rest of the year: more people around, different people on-air together and getting to do a variety of different things.

Who is the most interesting artist you've met? Hmmm......interesting? Well, I'd have to say the person whom I enjoyed getting to spend some time with was Bethany Dillon.  She has a very sweet personality.

What CD are you listening to now? I have to admit.....I have been jamming out to the music from High School Musical 1 and 2.  It's good stuff!! I turn it up really loud in my car and rock out.

What are you most looking forward to in 2008? More time with friends, more traveling and seeing whatever adventure awaits.

Melody Layne

Underwriting

2008 New Year Resolution? I don't really have one

Have you ever won a radio station contest? No  

If you could start a radio station what kind would it be? I would start a Big Band music station.

What is your favorite part about Care-A-Thon? Prayer and Praise Day. I love hearing how God has blessed people through this ministry and how we can pray for our brothers and sisters.

Who is the most interesting artist you've met? I would say Steven Curtis Chapman or Natalie Grant

What CD are you listening to now? Steven Curtis Chapman "This Moment"

What are you most looking forward to in 2008? Marrying my sweetheart in March!

Michael Randall

Afternoon Show Host

Michael Randall is the Afternoon Show Host & serves as the Programming Coordinator for Calvary 88.5. He grew up in a Christian home & received the gift of salvation as a boy. Following God's leading to Calvary Bible College he graduated with a B.S. degree in Christian Broadcasting/Advanced Biblical Studies and was blessed with a wife. He was married on July 24, 2004. Michael loves playing golf & enjoys following his favorite sports teams.

2008 New Year Resolution? I don't really have one.  Is that un-American?

Have you ever won a radio station contest? Nope..in fact I don't think before working here, I had ever even contacted a radio station.

If you could start a radio station what kind would it be? I would definitely have my station broadcasting in HD.  The main statio would be Christain AC 24/7.  Then I would have two side channels, Christian CHR and Christian Sports Talk.

What is your favorite part about Care-A-Thon?  I love Prayer and Praise Day because it's awesome to hear how God is working in people and it gives us the chance to hopefully provide encouragment to those who need it.  But I also love the final hours of the last day of Care-A-Thon because it's crazy exciting!!

Who is the most interesting artist you've met? Most interesting would have to be TobyMac.

What CD are you listening to now? Jeremy Camp "Beyond Measure"

What are you most looking forward to in 2008?  Seeing my daughter grow and learn.

TJ Jackson

Go Show Co-Host

T.J. is Promotions Director and Co-Host of the "Go Show". He calls Division I volleyball and basketball for UMKC in addition to broadcasting games for Calvary Bible College. T.J. has called everything from Division I Conference Championships to a College Bowl game. T.J. is also a huge Royals & Chiefs fan. He and his wife Holly have a daughter named Chloe and are expecting another little girl in May.

2008 New Year Resolution?  Not much.  I'm not big at all on new years.

Have you ever won a radio station contest? Nope but I'm still hoping for that all expenses paid trip to Cooperstown.

If you could start a radio station what kind would it be?  A Christian AC/Sports station.  The two mix better then most people think.

What is your favorite part about Care-A-Thon?  The emotion invovled with pouring everything you have into each day.  I wish everyone could experience that emotion and just once what the day after feels like.

Who is the most interesting artist you've met?  I'd say Shawn McDonald.  I had a great chat with him at Rock the Light one year, he's been through so much and had an interesting perspective on life.  Plus then Shawn, Mark Hall (Casting Crowns), Juan Devevo (Casting Crowns) and myself played video games backstage.

What CD are you listening to now? Disney's Greatest Volume 1 CD.  Chloe is going to be 2 in April and loves watching Mickey Mouse Club House and Tiger & Poo.

What are you most looking forward to in 2008?  No doubt about it, our second addition.  We are expecting a little girl the first part of May.  And of course opening day!

Wayne Geiger

Go Show Host

Wayne Geiger is the host of the "Go Show".  Wayne got his start in radio in 1990 at WBSN New Orleans where he did the morning show and served as Program Director.  Wayne has also worked at KCWJ Kansas City and was the station manager at KLJC from 2001-03. 
Wayne was saved at the age of 19 and later felt the call to ministry.  He received his education at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and has pastored churches in Louisiana and Missouri.  In addition to his on air work at Calvary 88.5, Wayne also does creative imaging at KLJC, is the bi-vocational pastor at an area church, teaches broadcasting classes at Calvary Bible College and manages an audio production company, Heritage Media Group.

2008 New Year Resolution? I don't usually make resolutions around the new year.  I generally like to do self evaluations throughout the year and make necessary adjustments.

Have you ever won a radio station contest? No, but as a kid I can remember calling Y-100 in Miami to request a song and was so excited when I actually got to talk to the DJ and heard him play my request on the air! Too cool.

If you could start a radio station what kind would it be? It would either be Christian alternative for younger kids with groups like Kutless and Relient K or a station that focuses strictly on praise songs like Chris Tomlin and Darryl Evans.  Pure Polka comes in a close third.

What is your favorite part about Care-A-Thon? I love the energy and excitement and the chance to interact with folks.  The food is great too!

Who is the most interesting artist you've met? Probably Michael W. Smith.  He was so down to earth and personable.  I really admire his heart and his music.

What CD are you listening to now? I have the David Crowder Band, Steven Curtis Chapman and a Rusty Nelson praise CD in the changer right now.

What are you most looking forward to in 2008? Our oldest daughter will be married this year.  That's the biggest event on the 2008 calendar that I know of.