Dave McKenzie

 

 

Long time radio DJ and event host in Southern Illinois, with over 30 years of radio experience, Dave is a voice over specialist who loves to conduct celebrity interviews, and just talking with people in general. 

When companies and event planners want an engaging Master of Ceremonies to liven up their event, they call Dave.

 

Dave also was an Evert Coordinator and understands what is involved in putting events together and the imporatance of keeping them running on time, but most importably the ability to be engaging with your guests. Dave has the ability to genuinely connect with the audience while maintaining the flow of the evening.  “I love interacting with people and am passionate about bringing my personality to help further brand the product and companys' image”

 

Strong work ethic with a passion for radio and entertaining, this father of 2 and step father of 3 has a voice and the charisma you will love to add to your next project. 

 

Hear samples of his work under the showreel tab above

 

Experience

• Began his radio career in radio at WXAN (Ava, IL) in 1985

• Has worked at several radio stations in the Southern Illinois area including, WDQN (DuQuoin, IL),  WQRL (Benton, IL), WDDD (Marion, IL).

• Currently works for Max Media in Carterville, IL.  Dave has worked on each of the five station in that group including WOOZ (New Country Z100), WCIL-FM (Today's Hit Music 101.5CIL-FM), WUEZ (Magic 95.1), WJPF-WCIL-AM (NewsRadio WJPF), WXLT (103.5 ESPN).

• On-Air Talent on New Country Z100 since 2004 and host/producer of the Saturday Morning Oldies Show.

• Host of "Riding the Pine", on 103.5 ESPN, a weekly sports talk show covering the Southern Illinois Miners, Southern Illinois' minor league baseball team in Marion, IL.

• Program Director for 1035 ESPN

• Play-by-play announcer for Carterville High School sports including football and basketball on NewsRadio WJPF.

• Fill-in host for the Morning Newswatch with Tom Miller, heard Monday-Friday on NewsRadio WJPF.

• Emcee/host for Music & Motion Marching Band field compitition held each October at Saluki Stadium hosted by the SIU School of Music (2011-2016).

• Emcee/host for the Walk for a Cure for Arthritis held every May at the University Mall in Carbondale, IL.

• Main stage Emcee fo the first Bluegill Music Festival held July 4th, 2015 at the Rend Lake Dam.  Over 20 music acts performed throughout the day.

• Herrinfesta Italiana stage host for various music acts

• Commercial voice-over work

• Live remote broadcasts at various businesses and events throughout Southern Illinois.

• Event Coordinator for five station group

• Experienced HR/Safety/Environmental Manager for manufacturing and transportation companies.

• Public Address Announcer for the Southern Illinois Miners Minor League Baseball team (2016).

• 2016 Illinois Broadcasters Association "Silver Dome Award second place for Best Sportcaster in Medium Market radio.

• 2017 Illinois Broadcasters Associations "Silver Dome Award" finalist for best radio play-by-play for medium market stations.

• 2017 Southern Illinois Miners On-Field Host

Contact

 Tel: 618-727-3400" 

Email: dmac@davemckenzie.net