Disc Jockeys
Mornings 6am - 10pm
  Dave Pal
What's the best thing about the Twin Tiers?
The scenery. There's nothing like a drive around the Finger Lakes or a picnic on Harris Hill.
We know you can eat, so what's your favorite food?
It's gotta be pasta..or probably Chinese. Of course, a tuna sandwich and a Mounds bar and I'm all yours!
What was or is your favorite song?
"Air" by Bach. "Moonlight Serenade", by Glenn Miller. "BeBop A Lula" by Gene Vincent. "In My Life" or everything by the Beatles. Oh, and John Lennon's "Beautiful Boy".
Who was or is your favorite Artist or Group?
The Beatles.
And your favorite concert or performance was what?
Paul McCartney in 2003, and The Who, back in 1999.
What was your Best Radio Moment?
Broadcasting from the deck of the aircraft carrier John C. Stennis in Hawaii for the premiere of the "Pearl Harbor" movie, and/or broadcasting while flying with the Air Force Thunderbirds.
Before Cool 96 you were?
Radio Manager at WSKG in Binghamton, NY.
If not in radio, you'd be what/who?
Portraying John Lennon in a Beatles tribute band.
Middays 10am - 2pm
 Judith Gross
What's the best thing about our area?
Beautiful scenery, friendly people, easy lifestyle – "it's home!"
Judith, what is your favorite food?
Pizza and Ice Cream!
As a DJ, who is or was your favorite Artist or Group?
The Monkees!
So... what is your favorite song?
How can I just pick one, anything by the Beatles, Opus 17 by the Four Seasons and of course anything by the Monkees!
Your best concert moment or favorite concert?
Gary Lewis & The Playboys.
How about a best radio moment?
Any moment playing the oldies for you!
Before Cool 96, what were you doing?
I was a news journalist in print and TV news as well as in marketing & advertising.
Finally, if you were not in radio, what would you be doing?
A world traveler & freelance writer
Afternoons 2pm - 5pm
 Josh Evans
As a youngest staffer, what do you like best about our area?
All the seasons to enjoy, it's close to home and we have pro hockey!
What is your favorite food?
I'm a sucker for a good Penne ala Vodka... know any good places that have it on the menu?
So food aside, what is your favorite song?
"Bad Bad Leroy Brown" - Jim Croce
Is he also your favorite artist?
No, that honor falls on Fleetwood Mac
How about best concert moment or favorite concert?
I've seen so many; but Peter Noone is excellent showman!
How about on-air, do you have a best radio moment?
Letting listeners bleach and cut my hair to raise money for a cancer charity (I wore a hat a lot after that day).
Before Cool 96, what were you?
I'm the youngest on staff remember? I was in diapers!
If not in radio, what would you be doing?
I'd probably be a lawyer or fiscal advisor.
Evenings 5pm - 7pm
 Kevin Fitzgerald
Find out about Kevin soon!
Weekends
 Southside Johnny
What's the best thing about the Twin Tiers?
The 3 seasons here---almost winter, winter, and road construction
We know you can eat, so what's your favorite food?
Pasta..like all good Italians..but pizza is running a close 2nd.
What was or is your favorite song?The Wanderer ... Dion
Tough one to answer here.....changes from time to time...but for now its She Shook Me All Night Long AC/DC
Who was or is your favorite Artist or Group?
The Boss Bruce Springsteen
And your favorite concert or performance was what?
Springsteen live at Darien Lake 2003
What was your Best Radio Moment?
Well..most memorable, not in the best way was DJ ing a morning show during a blizzard, with the computers completely down, and the cancellations piling up. The engineers in the studio were actually laying on the floor underneath my stool trying to repair equipment, and constantly swearing eveytime the mic was off. TOTAL CHAOS !!
Before Cool 96 you were?
Was a DJ somewhere else, a retail store manager, playing every sport imaginable, and physically fit. Man those days seem so long ago!
If not in radio, you'd be what/who?
Well had I followed through with meteorology in college, I'd be on TV screens everywhere---wow, after looking at my pic, good thing I didnt !
WPHD-FM Offices
Station Staff
General Manager - George Hawras
Station Manager - Bob Smith
Operations Manager - Steve Shimer
Business Manager - Mina Smallacombe
Promotions Director - Justin MacGregor
Office Manager - Pam Burton
Production - Dave Paltrowitz
Sales - Josh Evans
Sales - John Siedman
Sales - April Emerson
Sales - Alisa Parmenter
Sales - Ric Burton
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