Meet Your Q-Family!
President / On-Air Personality (Weekdays 6am-10am)
RYAN
Born and raised in Maine and lived in New England all my life! I started having a passion for radio in high school. I interned on a local sports talk show on WTVL-FM / Waterville, ME doing sports trivia. Then I began my full-time job at WWWA-FM / Augusta, ME in 1999, where I had the privilege of becoming the station manager for The Worship-FM Network. After 13 years of doing radio in Maine, God was leading me to help start-up THE Q90.1 in 2012.
I love to travel, especially to places with beaches and water! I LOVE Mexican food! I could eat tacos several times a week! I'm a big fan of all New England sports teams (Sox, Pats, Celts & B's). I enjoy swimming and playing volleyball. Oh and if you like playing board games or cards, I'm there!!! I love being with family and serving with my church family in student ministry and technology! I love to share life, faith & God's amazing goodness through His Son, Jesus here at THE Q!
On-Air Personality (Weekdays 10am-2pm)
JOE
My wife, Nicole, and I got married in 2005 and we have a two daughters (born in 2008 and 2010). We also have a yorkie-poo who is a female, so I welcome male guests in our house at any time.
I have been in radio since the day I left college in 2001. I literally packed up my dorm room after my last final and drove the Uhaul to Maine and started my new career the next day.
Some things about me? I don't like coffee. I love pizza and um... pizza. I enjoy Cream Soda. I love watching and playing sports. The family dog? Yea, she is not theirs, he is mine. She loves me the best. I love hats and wear them whenever possible. I had a seizure in fall 2014 and my family has seen God work in amazing ways through that and since that situation. He if always faithful.
On-Air Personality (Weekdays 2pm-5pm)
ANGELA
I'm a recent graduate of Cedarville University's Broadcasting program and spent my summers in college interning within the Christian music business. I had the opportunity to intern with an artist manager, a record label, and a radio station, and have been working in Christian radio since graduating college in 2012.
I'm passionate about my Canadian husband, Brandon, honest music and honest conversations, and my Doberman/Shepherd mix, Timber. I love to travel (but I'm kind of sick of flying) and be outside (especially if it means a bike ride with my little brothers). I'm excited to hang out with you during the afternoons on The Q 90.1!
On-Air Personality (Weekdays 5pm-8pm)
MATT
I did my first radio show on a pretend station in my bedroom at the age of nine. By 13, I was actually on the air at a college station in my hometown and got my first paying job in radio in high school and have been doing it ever since!
I'm a family guy who absolutely adores my kids — Arianna and Emerson.
I love music, sports, techie gadgets and Jesus! I'm active in my church, serving as a Life Group leader for four years and as audio leader for the worship team for the past 13 years.
I started The Uplift Radio Show after seeing so much depression and sadness in this world, people struggling, people hurting. There’s so much darkness in a lot the world around us. I wanna be a light in the darkness, an encourager, a hope dealer pointing people toward the ultimate hope — Jesus!
On-Air Personality (Weekdays 8pm-12am)
KIM
My husband and I were middle school sweethearts and now are happily married with two beautiful children.
I started working in radio right out of high school in 2001 and thrilled to be a part of The Q90.1 family!
I love being with my family, (furbabies included). Enjoy getting lost in the woods, listening to new music, and sharing my stories of my faith journey and the love of Jesus Christ.
I work on my family’s miniature farm and hopes to one day have it full of adopted animals. I just has to convince my husband that adopting every animal in the world is a necessity.
On-Air Personality (Overnights 12am-5am)
PENNY
From the second I heard the big radio stations in Boston, MA, God had put it on my heart that this is what I was meant to do. I feel very blessed to be able to share contagious encouragement on The Q90.1. Life can be difficult at times, but sometimes all you need is a little reminder that God IS there and He IS in control....you are NOT alone.
I'm thrilled to be the mother of 3 beautiful boys, and an amazing husband.
On-Air Personality (Saturdays 12-5pm)
DENISE
I have been married to my husband Jeff for over 20 years. We have 2 amazing sons. Our oldest is a senior in high school and our youngest is in the third grade. They are very active in music and sports and keep us very busy. I have had the honor of serving in Christian radio and was an on air personality and general manger for 12 years in the North East. I am super excited to be on air in my home state. I grew up in West Bridgewater.
Business Development Consultant
MATTHEW
Matt was born and raised locally in Charlton, MA his whole life. He grew up learning to love the outdoors and having fun! Matt has always had a passion for music, and even started his own band called “Blue Heart” at the age of 10! His younger teen years are when he started attending Faith Church in Auburn, MA. This sparked his interest for Christian music. Starting to volunteer at Q90.1 events years ago, he has developed a strong connection with our Q90.1 listeners. He loves to meet new faces, and see old friends at all types of Q events! Matt has been blessed to be able to travel the world, and the country in his journey, and can’t wait for the future of The Q90.1FM.
Some things about Matt - He loves, fishing, football, and food!
You can reach Matt to find out about partnership with The Q90.1 through your business, non-profit or church!
Matt@TheQ901.com
General Manager / Board Member / Treasurer
RON
Ron Van Orden was born in New Jersey and has also lived in the Atlanta, GA and Lexington KY areas, before moving to Charlton MA in 1997. He has worked in several large multinational companies in sales, marketing, and regulatory areas. In addition he served on the board of two international companies, in Australia and the Netherlands. In 2007, He left work in these companies, to start two of his own businesses. He retired in 2016. After doing some volunteer work with The Q90.1 over the years, Ron joined the new management team with The Q in 2020.
Serving with the management team at the Q has truly been a blessing, "these are some of the finest people that I have had the pleasure of working with". He looks forward to working with this team and all our incredible volunteers to expand this ministry in Worcester County.
Board Member / Vice-President
JAMES
James Cooper was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and grew up in Dallas, Texas. After moving to Worcester in 2004 he started a real estate brokerage that somehow evolved into a growing moving company. James and his wife Heather are blessed to have 23 employees and offices in Worcester, Springfield and another coming soon to Providence, RI. They are the parents of 7 wonderful children, 5 sons and 2 daughters. They have been associated with The Q 90.1 as Fresh Start - The Moving Crew, a business partner since 2013.
"It is an honor to serve on the board at The Q 90.1. We are excited to see what God will do through this station in Worcester, MA and look forward to many lives being changed and made whole."
Board Member
DEANNA
Deanna Mills is the Vice President Business Development, Commercial Lender at bankHometown in Auburn. She attended Worcester State University. Deanna is passionate of The Q90.1's mission and serves on the Board of Directors.
Board Member / Chairman
DOUG
Doug and Joanne have been married since 1984 and have raised three kids: Matt, Jonny, and Caroline. Pastoring Faith Church in Auburn, MA since 1989, Doug has devoted himself to making an impact in the community of Central Massachusetts by leading the church to live out the words of Jesus in the heart of New England. He has a passion to teach the Scriptures and to encourage people to place their faith in Jesus.
Prior to becoming the Senior Pastor of Faith, Doug graduated from Houghton College in Western, NY and then went on to get his Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. When he’s not in the office, he’s either swinging clubs on the golf course or building something out of wood. His wife, Joanne, teaches music in Southborough and is part of the music team at Faith.