I began my radio career with the Explorer's Group in the early 1970s, and was a news intern at WISR in January of 1976. From 1979-1981 I worked part-time in the evenings at WBUT, and began doing high school football broadcasts in 1982, covering Butler on Friday nights and Knoch on Saturdays. I still do play-by-play for Knoch football and basketball on WISR.

I am a graduate of Knoch High School, Westminster College and Clarion University. After retiring from Butler County Community College, I became part of the ownership group that purchased WISR, WBUT & WLER in January of 1998.

Outside of the radio stations, I am a board member of the South Butler County School District Education Foundation, a life member of the Saxonburg VFC, and a Public Information Officer for the Butler County Emergency Management Agency.

I currently live in Saxonburg with my wife, Sue. We have three sons (and daughters-in-law), and one grandson.

Contact Scott at sbriggs@bcrnetwork.com

Bob Cupp, WBUT Program Director, Breakfast Club Host

In 1984, I began my career with the Butler Media Group. I am currently the program director for WBUT and morning show host of the Breakfast club from 5:30-9:00 weekday mornings. I can also be heard on The Rock Station as the Rock Doctor weekday afternoons, and as host of our Grass Roots program on Sunday evenings.

I'm a graduate of Buttler High School and Slippery Rock University. I love enjoying life with my wife, Betsy, our sons RJ and Jeffrey and our dogs, Fluffy and Moose. I enjoy bowling, I love music and exposing people to music they may have forgotten or never heard!

Something people may not know about me...I'm terrified of speaking in public!

Contact Bob at bobcupp@bcrnetwork.com

R.J. Cupp, Board Op

I began working here in 2010. I graduated from Butler High School and am currently a student at Butler County Community College.

I'm a huge fan of all Pittsburgh teams, and enjoy Media Arts. I live in Butler with my parents and brother.

Something people may not know about me: My full name is Robert James Stanley Cupp!

Mike Franko, Media Consultant

I started my career with The Butler Media Group in 1991. Prior to that I was an advertising consultant with WACB in Kittanning, a marketing and sales representative for Busch Gardens, and a tour operator/director with Crawford Tours. I graduated from Butler County Community College and Slippery Rock University with degrees in Business Administration and Education, and was a Corporate Fitness Instructor, Intramural Sports Director and Assistant Baseball Coach.

I live in Butler with my wife, Kathy and have two stepsons and 4 grandchildren. I am on the Worship Team and a Scripture reader at Christ's Outreach Church, a member of VFW Post #249, American Legion Post #778 and Butler Elks Lodge #170. I am the President of the Butler Road Race and on the Board of Directors of Slippery Rock University's Sports Hall of Fame. I was inducted into Butler County Sports Hall of Fame, and was named a Distinguished Alumni of Butler County Community College.   I enjoy: eating (whether dining out or cooking), running, golf and Southern Gospel Music.

A few things people may not know about me... I was a paratrooper in the Army.  I have a tattoo.  I'll be retiring the end of 2014!

Contact Mike at mikef@bcrnetwork.com

Tyler Friel, Weekends

After long considering a career in proctology, my biology teacher said I should go into a field that is so far removed from science that no one would ever be able link her to my education. It also turns out the radio gig complemented my ability to maintain a conversation with the classmate next to me while completely ignoring her instructions.

I attended Butler County Community College, where I pretended to know what I was doing. In the fall of 2014 I will attend Slippery Rock University because my parents say “a good education is invaluable.” I guess they know what they’re talking about.

I started working here in 2012 but I didn’t get paid until 2013...and I still have a beef with management! , I anchored the hard hitting 7:00 and 12:00 Sunday news on WBUT and WISR. There I learned how to read and write in a way that is not overtly offensive to the listening public, and then management deemed me fit enough to play music for the young folks, but not on a permanent basis because, let’s face it, no one could ever listen to me for more than a day at a time anyway...and people say I have a face for radio (the joke just seems to get funnier every time). In all honesty, I’m amazed at what I get to do. There’s something special about radio. If a song or story makes a person’s day a little better or if complaining about me gives them some satisfaction, it makes it all worth it.

I enjoy long walks along the Connoquenessing and playing in my jai alai league at Cubs Hall on Saturday nights. Family wise, I have no kids, which my mother is ecstatic about because I’m 20 years old. I have a mom who’s a teacher with complete dedication to her job and a dad who’s an accountant with a sense of humor that is fit for a man in finance. My brother, who is my college roommate, works a mop like no other in the summer. And a sister, whose body seems to be in complete ruins after every work out. They are my best friends.

Something people may not know about me...I met the last 4 U.S. presidents on separate occasions when each invited me to discuss foreign policy issues in the Middle East at Camp David. I also have an extraordinary amount of time on my hands to write a biography that took up an entire page that critics will praise as tolerable and describe as loosely based on a true story.

Contact Tyler at tylerf@bcrnetwork.com

Justin Glagola, Nights & Weekend Board Op/Engineer

Kathy Gregory-Steiner, Corporate Development Manager

Vicki Hinterberger, President & General Manager

As part of my relocation into the Witness Protection Program, I was placed with the Butler Media Group in 1996. I was told that I didn't fit the "radio mold", but I proved them wrong...as I'm still here! As General Manager, my main job is that of zoo keeper, making sure all the animals are taken care of.

I am a PSU graduate with a degree in Business Administration. I have been happily (mostly) married to hubby, Steve for 27 years. We have two sons who, after graduating from the great PSU, migrated to Buffalo, NY (why would they move to a COLDER climate?!) for their careers. The curse of our long last name will soon be bestowed upon Maggie Neese of Mars, when she agrees to take our oldest son for better or worse. No returns accepted!

I love cooking, eating, trying new specialty drinks and family vacations to anywhere with a palm tree. I'm an avid sports fan of the Pirates, Steelers, Penquins and Nittany Lions, and enjoy shopping, swimming, entertaining, and reading. I have a passion for volunteering and helping local non-profits raise funds for projects. I am a member of the YMCA Board of Managers, the YWCA Board of Trustees Chair, the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau Board of Directors, Butler Health System Foundation Board of Directors, and the Women United Purses for a Purpose event coordinator.

I'm currently in discussions with NBC regarding a sitcom about our crazy radio stations--think WKRP in Cincinnati, but funnier and based in Butler. Oh, the stories I have to tell--I know an Emmy is in my future!

Something people may not know about me...I love playing cards & games--to win, of course! I am a part-time germaphobe. And, I collect cookbooks from all over the world, and have one from about half of the states.

My favorite quote is by the great Dr. Suess...

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

Contact Vicki at vickih@bcrnetwork.com

Henry Ibinson, Weekend News

I started with the Butler Media Group in April of 2014, and my duties consist of Sunday/Weekend News and Board Operations for sporting events.

My career in radio started in August of 2013 with 88.1FM WSRU, the student run radio station at Slippery Rock University.  During the 2013-2014 school year, I hosted a weekly sports talk/rock show, "Hank's Huddle".  During the show, I had the opportunity to interview many of the SRU coaches, as well as several Pittsburgh area sportswriters and players from the Arena Football League.  Throughout the year, I called many Slippery Rock University football, basketball, and baseball games. While sports are my forte, I also helped WSRU with several remote broadcasts and filled in on multiple occasions on the Common Hour news show.

I graduated from Knoch High School in 2013, and played football and basketball throughout my high school years.  I have fond memories of hearing my name on 680AM WISR.  (I believe that this was the start of my love of radio broadcasting.) I'm an Accounting Major at Slippery Rock University with minors in Finance and Sport Management.  I'm very excited about working for the Butler Media Group, and I hope to learn and contribute as much as I possibly can.

Something you may not know about me is that I'm an extremely lucky person, and I have won many contests and prizes.  The Powerball Jackpot may be next. 

Contact Henry at henry@bcrnetwork.com

Jay Kline, The Rock Station Program Director, Morning Show Host

I've been in the radio industry for 25 years and have stayed local from Pittsburgh to Youngstown. I am in love with the two of the most beautiful girls in the world...my wife, Amanda and our daughter, Avery. We are first time parents trying to get it right. I have been truly blessed.

I love a good beer...sorry, no Coors Lite!...wine, and hanging out with good friends at dinner.

Something people may not know about me...Believe it or not, I never listen to music outside of work! I hear too much of it during the week.

Contact Jay at jkline@bcrnetwork.com

Dave Malarkey, WISR It's Your Turn & Morning Show Host

I have been on the air at WISR for 30-plus years. I am a native of Parker, Pa...the smallest city in Pennsylvania. I graduated from Penn State with a degree in Communications and Broadcast Journalism.

I am current member of Connoquenessing Creek Watershed Flood Control Authority, the Butler County Local Emergency Planning Committee, a past board member and president of the Butler Musical Theatre Guild, and a past board member and chairman of the Butler Little Theatre.

Recent good reads include, "The Dead" by James Joyce; "In the Shadow of the Glen" by J.M. Synge; and  "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor, and my addictions are golf and Isaly's chipped ham.

These are a few of my favorite things...A pint of Guinness and singing in my church choir (not necessarily at the same time.)

Contact Dave at davem@bcrnetwork.com

Kayla Molczan, News Director

I started with Butler Radio as an intern during the summer of my senior year in college in 2010. They must not have hated me because they asked me back! I started working part-time in various facets in 2011 and became a full-time employee in the News Department in February 2013.

I always knew I wanted to do something in the journalism field since I was a kid. My family used to call me “KDKA-Kayla” because I would always “report” back to my parents and aunts/uncles everything that happened while playing with my sisters & cousins as a kid- how annoying! I’m proud to say I was part of the first television morning news team Butler’s Northwest Elementary School ever had as a sixth grader! I graduated from Butler High School and then Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, with an emphasis on TV-News. I’ve interned at KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, WCBS-TV in New York City and with Butler Radio- which is how I ended up here! I like waking up every morning (at 3:30 a.m.) not knowing the direction my day will go. Pair that with the fact I get to talk to people for a living, makes one happy girl!

Being a Butler girl born and raised, I’m happy to be working in my hometown. After moving away for college and interning in NYC, many have asked what keeps me here when there’s a “whole world out there.” I love being close to my family and I love the people in Western Pennsylvania (OK- not ALL of the people!) That being said, I do like traveling as much as I can! Also pretty cool in my book: great concerts with good company, trying new restaurants and breweries and spending time with the people I cherish most : )

Something people may not know about me...I’m a proud alumnae of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority- which truly left me with lifelong friends & college memories I’ll never forget! In addition to the sisters I gained in college, one of my actual sisters is a professional dancer, who is employed by Holland America Cruiselines and makes a living by traveling the high seas- from Alaska to the Caribbean. My other sister is on a path to become a doctor…And all I do is talk! : )

Contact Kayla at kaylam@bcrnetwork.com

Tracey Morgan, WISR Noon News & Let's Talk Host

I have worked in radio for more than 20 years, and have been with the Butler Media Group since 2011. I anchor the WISR Noon News, am the host of WISR's Let's Talk program, the afternoon DJ on the Rock Station, and assist the news department.

Other projects include producing God With Us radio program for St. Luke Lutheran Church and School in Cabot. I also produce radio broadcasts and podcasts for A Voice In The Storm, a non-profit organization based in Butler County.

I am married and have two sons. I enjoy water and snow skiing, at one time I owned a quarter horse that I showed in Western Pleasure classes, and i love to bake!

Something people may not know about me...I spent about 15 years of summers at Slippery Rock Campground Association.

Contact Tracey at tmorgan@bcrnetwork.com

Patrick Parker, Superstore & Phone Party Host

I started working here in 1987. I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication:Emphasis on Radio and Television from California University of Pennsylvania in May 1987.

I run sound at North Street Christian Church, occasionally read at Graceway Church, and am one of the PA announcers at The Big Butler Fair.

I enjoy playing racquetball and church league softball.

Something you may not know about me...I played three years of soccer at Vincentian High School and I was on the Debate team in college. 

Contact Patrick at pparker@bcrnetwork.com

Ryan Saeler, News Reporter

I started my radio career after graduating from Westminster College in 2002. I've held positons doing promotions, production, board operation and producing at KLBJ in Austin as well as ESPN Radio and CBS Radio in Pittsburgh.

I live in the Crafton/Carnegie area with my wife, Nora and our conure bird, Beaker. I enjoy reading, writing, watching movies and running. I have lots of family in and around the Butler area, so chances are you know someone I'm related to. I joined the Butler Media Group in 2014 and am excited to be covering news in my hometown.

Something people may not know about me...My middle name is Starr.

Contact Ryan at ryans@bcrnetwork.com

Glenn Thompson, Media Consultant

I joined the Butler Media Group team in 2011 as a Media Consultant. I graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, and have announced local high school and college sports for radio stations in Erie, as well as the MSA Sports Network. In addition to sales, I also broadcast Slippery Rock University football on WLER and Butler Basketball on WBUT.

I'm enjoying home-ownership of a new house in Cranberry Township, doing yard work and home improvement projects. I play in multiple softball leagues, and a flag football league in the Pittsburgh Sports League. I enjoy being active, golfing, and sipping on some beer while sitting around the fire.

Something people may not know about me...I climbed a 14,000 foot mountain in 2012.

Contact Glenn at gthompson@bcrnetwork.com

Linda Weber, Asst. Media Specialist

I started here in 2012 after working as a graphic designer in the printing industry for over 25 years. I design the Inside Butler County News Sheet, and am a Media Consultant for the News Sheet and events.

I studied Graphic Design and Communications at the Art Institute of New Kensington. I am married and have two teenage boys. I enjoy being outdoors, camping with my family and  walking with my goldendoodle "Opie". I also like art and music., and I love living in the country in a small town.

Contact Linda at lindaw@bcrnetwork.com

Anthony Willison, WBUT Saturday Mornings

I started working here as Board Op in 2003. It was my first part-time job while I was still in high school. I started out working the board for sports broadcasts on nights and weekends, and then moved into the Saturday morning on-air position. I still work Saturday mornings (and Friday nights during high school football season) in addition to my full time job with a masonry restoration company.

I am an avid bowler with one 300 game under my belt, and even work part-time at a local bowling center. I love music of all types from Avenged Sevenfold and Slipknot to the music of the 80s Hair Bands. You'll catch me singing along to Joe Diffie and even Petula Clark, and every Saturday morning on WBUT you'll hear at least one song from the great Roger Miller! I love going to concerts and my biggest pet peeve is open-mouth chewers!

Something you may not know about me...I play piano and guitar.

Megan Willison, Digital Media & Promotions Coordinator

After years of being a stay-at-home mom, I began working here part-time in 1999. I started out answering phones and working the front office, and now handle the design and maintenance of our five websites, and coordinate the promotions and events for our three stations.

I've lived in Butler all my life and have been married to my husband, Ron (that's him listed below) for almost as long! We have three children, Anthony (yes, that's him listed above), Katie and Andrew. Working for the Butler Media Group has been a family affair for the Willisons, as four out of five of us have worked here at some point....Andrew too, but not Katie.

I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking and baking, doing home improvements, and quiet time on the deck watching and feeding the backyard birds. I think I have tried every craft out there including painting, sewing, crotcheting, scrapbooking, stamping, and floral arranging.

Something people may not know about me...I had my 15 minutes of television fame when I was featured in a series of TV commercials for a local grocery store chain. I took a cake decorating class when I was 14 and have been decorating cakes for every family function, holiday and birthday since.

Contact Megan at meganw@bcrnetwork.com

Ron Willison, Media Consultant

I have been with the Butler Media Group since 1998, working in both full- and part-time capacities over the years. I graduated from Butler High School and Butler County Community College. I currently work in sales, helping businesses of all sizes market and brand their companies. My work background in retail & restaurant management and route sales has helped me understand how businesses operate and how to assess their advertising and marketing needs. I also do play-by-play broadcasts for Butler football on WBUT.

I'm a lifelong Butler resident and have been married to my college sweetheart, Megan, since 1986. We have three children, Anthony, Katie and Andrew and three cats. I enjoy sitting on our deck and bird watching, meeting new people and taking road trips with Megan.

Things people may not know about me...Although I no longer bowl, I have had three 300 games and have made the "impossible" 7-10 split twice! In my baseball-playing days I threw three no-hitters. I once was a manager for KFC, but couldn't secure the recipe for the 11 herbs & spices. As a teenager, I worked and called bingo at the Cubs Hall and the Butler Elks Lodge. AND..I scored a grand total of three points in two years of playing basketball for Meridian school in the Butler Rec League.

Contact Ron at ronw@bcrnetwork.com