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Dave McKenzie
Event Host/Emcee, Radio Personality, Voice-Over Artist,
Radio Voice of Carterville Lion Sports,
PA Announcer for the Southern Illinois Miners
 Grand Ole Opry, May 6, 2017I had the opportunity to host a segment at the Grand Ole Opry for Z100 Night at the Opry |  The Links at Rent One ParkApril 23, 2017 Had a great time playing golf at the ballpark...even though I finished last in our group. (Cole Mac, me, Jimmy Cislaghi and Jacob Fisher) |
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 Easter 2017The King-Egg Champion of 2017.... |  Marion County AmbulanceCirca 1994 My work buddies from Marion County Ambulance Service. Check out my hair back then...lol |
 St Jude Radiothon 2017Day 2 - I Love These People. Pushing to the end of our St Jude Radiothon on New Country Z100. |  New Country Z100 St Jude Radiothon 2017Another Record Year for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital |
 St Jude Radiothon 2017Kent, Me, Diane Hood of the Furniture King and Ryan. St. Jude Radiothon 2017 |  St Jude Radiothon 2017Now THAT'S a big check! St. Jude Radiothon 2017 |
 3_22_17 Lions vsLions first home game of the season vs. Marion. The Wildcats get the win 6-5 over the Lions in extra innings. |  Getaway to StGetaway Weekend to St. Louis should always include a picture at the Arch. |
 Zip Line FunAmy and I went ziplining for the first time at Adventure Valley just south of St. Louis. We had a great time with fantastic people. |  Centralia High School - 2/16/17The Carterville Lady Lions won their first 3A Regional Championship over Centralia 49-45. |
 Feb 9, 2017Celebrating National Pizza Day with Suzie |  Cheer at IHSA State, Feb 2017Carterville Cheerleaders at 2017 IHSA State Competition. |
 IMG_3915The Carterville Cheerleaders went to State again this year. |  Carterville Lions host the Pinckneyville Panthers (Jan 2017) |
 IMG_3643Love it when Ms. Thang comes up for a visit at games! |  IMG_3755This is our view at Max Morris Gyn for the West Frankfort Mid-Winter Classic (Jan, 2017) |
 IMG_3765Great performance by Carterville Cheer good for 2nd place at Mater Dei ICCA Invitational (Jan 21, 201&) |  Jan 13, 2017With ice on the trees, Old Glory in the background. |
 HC Shane Hawkins Post Game at SpartaHead Coach Shane Hawkins joins me for our post-game interview at Sparta - Jan 6, 2017 |  Love Her! |
 10-1-17-3221 |  Carterville Sports12/11/16 Carterville Cheerleaders at Pinckneyville Competition. They placed 4th out of 16 teams. Well Done Ladies! |
 Locash Unplugged 2016 |  Locash Unplugged 2016 |
 Locash Unplugged 2016 |  28-11-16-1859Thanksgiving 2016 |
 LocashChris and Preston sang the National Anthem during Game 2 of the 2016 World Series between the Cubs and the Indians. The did a fantastic job! |  Lions vs. Patriots 10/21/16The Carterville Lions go through pre-game stretching prior to playing Massac County in the final game of the 2016 regular season. The Lions won the game 56-13, getting their fifth win of the season, and becoming eligible for the IHSA playoffs. |
 John McCamishMr. John McCamish joins me during half-time of the Carterville Lions/Massac County Patriots Game on 10/21/16. "Cannon Man" is passing the firing of the cannon duties on to his son's-in-law after tonight's game. |  NFPB at Auffenberg-HerrinHad the opportunity to meet (R-L) Christian, Randy, Tyler of the National Federation of Professional Bullriders while doing a remote at Auffenberg-Herrin. That's Chris Gauch of Auffenberg on the left. |
 "Stand Up For Blue" Night - 8/11/16The Southern Illinois Miners honored our local law enforemcent agencies tonight. Besides it being the largest crowd of the year, it was just a very special night! Proud to have been a part of it. |  VS |
 #MyAmy |  Welcome to Rent One ParkThis is my view from the press box for Southern Illinois Miners game. - July 2016 |
 Chicago - July 2016It's not very often that I can get a picture of the whole crew at once. We had a fantastic time at Taste of Chicago. I cherish those moments when everyone is with us. |  True Dat!....Saw this one the back of a van in the parking lot. Even told the owners it made us laugh. |
 Chicago Fire House 51We stopped by the firehouse where "Chicago Fire" does their on location filming. The crew were fantastic to meet. This is engine 18. |  Love HerThe obligatory selfie with my Amy while we were in Chicago this weekend. |
 Silver Dome Award 2016Fantastic to learn I received second place for the Illinois Broadcasters Association Medium Market Sportscaster of the Year Award. |  June 11, 2016Nothing like being on Beale Street! |
 Memphis, June 2016A ride fitting a Princess! Oh...and the girls went too! |  Memphis, 2016We love spending time on Beale Street. Has become one of our favorite city to visit. |
 Memphis, 2016Courtney, Birthday Gurl Ali and Alexi. Quite the pose wouldn't you say? |  Lady Lions Softball State ChampsThe Carterville Lions softball team became the IHSA Class 2A State Champs on Saturday. This is what the scoreboard looked like at the team celebration at the school. |
 Mike Murphy @ Rent One ParkIt was Herrin Night at Rent One Park and Mike Murphy was the guest PA Announcer for a couple of innings. |  Memorial Day 2016The Fam out on Lake of Egypt for Memorial Day. We had a great time thanks to Fritzi at Macks Marina. |
 Memorial Day 2016My Amy and I on Lake of Egypt. Love Her! |  Jake Owen @ HerrinFest - 2016Here I am just before going onstage to welcome Jake Owen to HerrinFesta Italiana on May 26, 2016. |
 HerrinFesta - Jake OwenMarket Manager Steve Falet at the Festa. |  jake Owen at HerrinFesta 2016 |
 Jake Owen - HerrinFest 2016Jake Owen put on a fantastic show for the Festa |  Jake Owen at HerrinFestBackstage for Jake Owen Show at HerrinFest. |
 Golf Day with Ms. Thang (May 2016) |  Matts Graduation 2016Here the McTurners are joined by Aunt Tracy and Brennan. That's one good lookin' group right there! |
 My PrideJake, Matt (the Graduate) and the beautiful Ali at Graduation ceremonies at Carterville High School, May 14, 2016 |  Matt's Graduation - May 14, 2016The McTurners at Matts graduation from Carterville High School. I Love these guys! |
 Rent One Park at SunsetMay 15, 2016 The view as I was leaving the press box this evening! |  SI Miners 2016Here is a pano photo from inside the press box at Rent One Park. |
 SI Miners Opening Night - May 2016Ceasar Maragni, Photographer from The Southern posted this picture of "The Jer" and Barb on his facebook page. That's Miners Manager Mike Pinto greeting fans as they entered the park. |  My View at Rent One ParkHere is my view from the press box at Rant One Park as the Public Address Announcer. I Love This Place! |
 2016 Southern Illinois MinersThis will be my view for the 2016 Southern Illinois Miners baseball season. I'm excited to be the PA Announcer at Rent One Park. |  May 6, 2016 River RadioToday we shot the River Radio/Miners video that airs at each Miners home game. This is my RR Family in one shot. |
 Amy & Rachel - Apr 2016Had a Z100 remote at Mack Marina on the Lake of Egypt. Amy was there reppin Crownline as well. |  Matt at SIUHard to believe this guy is going to be heading off to SIU this fall. Congrats MattyMo! |
 T-Street Pub Live BroadcastJosh Dunderdale, Erin Dunderdale and Amy at T Street Pub in Christopher for live broadcast for our Beach Bum Bingo Card Stop - April 16, 2016 |  SI Miners Manager Mike PintoGolf day with Southern Illinois Miners Manager Mike Pinto. Great time catching up and talking about the upcoming season. - April 17, 2016 |
 St Jude Radiothon 2016Another record year for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. $284, 293.81! Here are my New Country Z100 family with the final tote board. Kent Zimmer, Tracy McSherry-McKown, Shawna Matthews, myself, Josh Gass. I love these people! |  Cartoon Dave |
 Black Diamond Harley-DavidsonSafety first at a Black Diamond Harley Davidson remote in March, 2016. |  St. Jude Radiothon 2016My New Country Z100 family. Tracy, Kent, Ryan, Shawna and Josh. Love these guys! |
 Locash Unplugged 2015That's my boy! The Cmac |  Locash Unplugged 2015Colemac was able to catch up with Chris and Preston. |
 Carterville Lions Baskebtall 2016Carterville Lions Head Coach David Brown talking with my partner Jim Cislaghi and myself for post game. |  Amy Birthday #40Was able to get some of closest friends together to say happy Birthday to my Amy at the Tasting Room at Walkers Bluff. It was a wonderful day. Thanks to Ben & Kim, Steve and Ginger, Tracy, Josh, Shawna for coming! |
 Locash Unplugged 2015Had the opportunity to address those that took part in the Locash Unplugged Eat-N-Greet at 17th St in Marion. |  Locash Unplugged 2015This was one of the live auction items at the Locash Unplugged show. The hand written lyrics to I Love This Life. 12/5/15 |
 The Three Amigos12/5/15 at the Eat n Greet at 17th Street Bar & Grill |  $30,917.53 for St. JudeThe Locash Unplugged raised $30,917.53 for the kids of St Jude Children's Research Hospital. This was the 5th year for this show and every year we break another record Thanks to our listeners, who are the best in teh world and believe in St. Jude as much as we at Z100 do. |
 Locash Unplugged 12/5/15 |  Absher-Arnold, Hospice of SI, Dmac,October 3, 2015 Emcee of the Absher-Arnold Jeep Poker Run to Benefit Hospice of Southern Illinoins. This was at the wrap-up party at Blue Sky Winery. |
 Channeling my own Stuart SmalleyWhen someone leaves a mirror in the studio. I'm good enough, I'm smart enough. And doggone it, people like me. - Stuart Smalley |  October 10, 2015Matthew, Ali, and Jake. Love these three. |
 October 10, 2015That's my Ali.,,aka "Ms. Thang" before heading off for her freshman Homecoming dance. |  September 27, 2015This was the full moon before the "Blood Moon" Lunar Eclipse. I am at the radio station looking toward WSIL-TV3. Just thought it was a cool looking pic |
 The Nut Doesn't Fall Far From TreeBack in 1983, I became a EMT and started working for the Marion County Ambulance in Hannibal, MO. Loved every single minute of it. Here is Cole, who started working for Perry County Ambulance this past spring. - September 21, 2015 |  DuQuoin State Fair - Sept 2015Josh Gass and I had the opportunity to spend some time with Michael Ray and his band before the show. - September 3, 2015 |
 DuQuoin State Fair - Sept 2015Michael Ray signing our Z100 Guitar for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - September 3, 2015 |  DuQuoin State Fair -September 3,2015Thanks for Kari for all her help at the fair this year. with Josh Gass |
 DuQuoin State Fair - Sept 3, 2015Troy from Montgomery Gentry before they took to the stage. - September 3, 2015 |  Trace AdkinsTrace Adkins at the DuQuoin State Fair, Sunday, August 30, 2015 with Amy |
 Josh Gass from New Country Z100Josh and I backstage waiting to introduce Trace Adkins at the DuQuoin State Fair. August 30, 2015 |  Colt FordMy beautiful Amy and myself with Colt Ford at the DuQuoin State Fair - August 29, 2015 |
 Carterville Lions Football 2015Before the first game of the season, my partner Jim (Sluggo) Cislaghi at Benton. |  Clare Dunn/Josh Turner - Aug 8, 2015Kent and I were able to bring Clare Dunn on stage at Walker's Bluff. There was a great crowd and the show was fantastic. Definately one of my new favorites. |
 Clare Dunn August 8, 2015Amy and I were able to meet Clare before the show at Walker's Bluff. She Rocks on stage. Amy rocks all the time! |  Mo Pitney - August 1, 2015Mo played the first Ducks and Bucks Freedom Fest in Royalton. They made him and Honorary Member and I was able to present the plaque to him that night. |
 Earl Thomas Conley - August 1, 2015ETC came and played a show at the Marion Civic Center to benefit the Mentors4Kids program. He sounded incredible. |  ETC and his Band - August 1, 2015 |
 Me and the KingGraceland, 2015 |  Me and the King of WJPFOperations/PD for Newsradio WJPF Tom Miller. I was filling in doing sports on the Morning Newswatch with Tom. |
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