Behind the Scenes

Steve is a long-time area resident. He started at WZOE in 1975 when he was a pup. At that time, there was just the AM. Since then, Steve has owned a number of radio stations around the country as well as a digital satellite uplink system in Bloomington, IL. He has been president of the Illinois Broadcasters Association and has recently completed two terms as a board member of the National Association of Broadcasters. Of course, he has been very active in local organizations and charities.

Brad Kloepping keeps the books. He was raised in Elizabeth, IL but moved to Bureau County in 1977. He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University where he earned a B.S. in Accounting and minored in Finance. He earned his CPA in 1978. Brad likes motorcycling and fishing. He has two grandchildren. Brad has an independent accountant practice and he has been the Princeton, IL City Treasurer since 1996.