Hello! I’m JR. I was born in Flint and lived in and around there until I was about 12 when my family moved south (hence the decidedly non-Michigander accent you hear). I went to high school and college in Tennessee and got my radio start there too. My career has since taken me to Texas, Virginia and Maine as well. I’m the proud dad of a daughter and two sons—the youngest of whom is a special needs child who owns my heart. When I’m not at the radio station, I enjoy live music, karaoke, bowling, and finding new restaurants to try. I’m excited to be back home in Michigan, and I look forward to reacquainting myself with my home state!
JR
20 Biggest Lottery Wins in Lansing Over the Past Decade
See what Lansing retailers have sold the biggest winning lottery tickets in the past decade, including one store that's sold two tickets worth a million dollars or more!
Bass Pro Shops Coming to Lansing
Bass Pro Shops announces new Outdoor World location in Lansing, Michigan, set to open in 2026, catering to outdoor lovers in the region.
Enjoy the Michigan Renaissance Fest for Free!
The Michigan Renaissance Festival is underway every weekend from now through the end of September. Wanna take the family for free? Enter to win a 4-pack of tix!
Win a 5-pack of ‘Fantastic 5’s’ Scratchers From the MI Lottery!
The Michigan Lottery's out with a new scratcher called "Fantastic 5's" - and you could win up to $500,000 on each ticket! Register to win a 5-pack below!
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See Styx and John Waite in Kalamazoo!
94.9 MMQ welcomes Styx and John Waite to Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo on October 8, and we want to see you at the show! Show info and free tix here!
Leaves Are Changing – When Is Peak Fall Foliage in Michigan?
Michigan is one of the best places in the country to view the colors of fall. Here's when and where you'll find Michigan fall foliage at its peak.
This Michigan City Is the High Blood Pressure Capital of America
A new study looking for the nation's most relaxed cities has revealed that a Michigan city leads the rest of the nation when it comes to high blood pressure.
Win Tickets for the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival!
The Michigan Chicken Wing Festival is coming to Lansing August 31 and September 1, and 94.9 MMQ has your chance to win a pair of tickets!
Win Tix to the Michigan Renaissance Festival!
It's time for the Michigan Renaissance Festival - and 94.9 MMQ's got your shot at a 4-pack of passes to go any weekend between now and the end of September!