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Arnie was born in a country called Canada and became a Christian at 17. He moved to Florida in 1992 to serve as a Youth Pastor at First Assembly of God in Naples. He is married to the lovely Shelre’. Arnie loves Jesus, hot dogs and bugs bunny, which may explain a lot. He is a volunteer football coach at Lely High School and became an American Citizen in 2007. He hopes to one day hold an elected office as…. President! The first album Arnie bought was “The Partridge Family,” his first Christian album was by Larry Norman. He still collects sports cards and Jerry Lewis still makes him laugh. Arnie’s favorite scripture is 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Shelre’ Joy and her family moved to Florida when she was two years old. Her family was very musical and travelled throughout the U.S. and Canada preaching and singing. She recorded her first album at age 15, and has collaborated with many other musicians throughout her career doing background vocals and jingles. Shelre’ came to Naples, Florida in 1988 and her career at Praise FM began when First Assembly Ministries started operating the radio station in 1994. She performs a multitude of duties including the programming and traffic departments, in addition to producing several weekly programs. She is the heart of Praise FM! Shelre’ and Arnie were married in 1997 and her favorite scripture is Isaiah 41:10.
Jim grew up in Chicago, and he attended Columbia College, where he discovered an interest in radio. Jim entered Midwestern Broadcasting School and upon graduation, his first radio job took him to WCHI – Chillicothe, Ohio. Jim had one goal in mind – to make it back to Chicago radio! In 1975 (as Captain Whammo on WDHF/WMET - Chicago) he was voted one of the Top 4 DJs in America by Billboard Magazine! On November 5, 1978 through a series of God-ordained circumstances, Jim accepted Jesus as personal savior as he cried out for forgiveness of his sins. In 1981, God opened a door for Jim to begin his Christian radio ministry. He has worked at WCRM – Dundee, IL; WCFL – Chicago (when it was a Christian station for a time); WAYJ – Ft. Myers, FL; World Harvest Radio WHME – South Bend, IN; and now since 1998 as Morning Host at Praise FM (WSRX) in Naples, FL. In February 2006 Jim started the world’s first Christian Oldies program, “Classic Christian Gold.” The program airs on Praise FM each week and on a multitude of Christian radio stations worldwide! Through this ministry he shares Jesus in Africa, Kenya, New Zealand, the Phillipines, France, the UK, Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico, Haiti and the U.S.A. Jim’s goal in life is very simple – “To live in peace – and share Jesus”! Amen! Click here to read Jim’s complete bio
Karole spent the first twelve years of her life in the Boston area before her family moved to sunny Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Karole spent years in the corporate world working for various corporations and small businesses in human resources, office administration and marketing. She relocated to Naples in 1990 and has enjoyed living on the west coast of Florida ever since. Karole has been with our radio ministry on a both a full-time then part-time then volunteer basis beginning in 2001. She began as the Business Underwriting Manager and then added Marketing functions to her position at the station because she loves telling the world about this great radio station! Karole also helps Arnie both on-air and off during his Friday “Drive Home Party.” She loves the music we play and has a great time representing the station at concerts and events, writing press releases and overseeing production of our monthly newsletter. If you want to help in any of these areas, give Karole "with a K" a call at 239-775-8950 or email her at Karole@PraiseFM.com! In addition to her volunteer position with Praise FM, she serves as the Director of Public Relations for Sky Angel, a national provider of faith-based and family-friendly television and radio programming. More information is available online at www.skyangel.com.
Curt is a 28-year veteran of the radio broadcast industry, and has worn many hats along the way. Over those years he has accumulated 12,000 hours of announcing experience in a wide variety of formats, including easy listening, beautiful music, country, and others (even polka!) He has also Curt came on board at Praise FM in May 2007. He gladly serves as our Underwriting Director, responsible for helping generate the daily revenues needed to operate the radio station. Curt and his wife Heather were married in 1979, and have four grown boys. One of his favorite Bible verses is Psalm 19:7: "The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul."
I have listened to Praise FM for years but only became involved when “Karole with a K” asked me to pray about doing a community service show on the air. I responded with a quick YES… I love radio and jumped at the opportunity. That was 2002 and I enjoy my time on the air today as much as I did the first week. My favorite scripture is ROMANS 11:17. |
Shelre’ Joy Coones
Karole (with a K) Davis
Curt D. Baker
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