Bott Radio Network corporate staff members are committed to excellence and service to glorify God and be a blessing to each listener. Quality Christian Radio is not accomplished simply with transmitting towers, but with dedicated people who only God’s best for each life touched. That’s why Bott Radio Network is “Getting the Word of God into the People of God.”

• Richard (Dick) Bott, Sr. President dbott@bottradionetwork.com

  Richard (Dick) Bott, Sr. President Click here to find out more about Dick Bott.

• Richard (Rich) Bott, II Executive Vice President rbott@bottradionetwork.com.

  Richard (Rich) Bott, II serves as Executive Vice President of Bott Radio Network. He is responsible for the acquisition and development of new radio stations, as well as the general management of Bott Radio’s eighty radio stations. Rich began his broadcasting career as a teenage radio announcer hosting the “Teen Tempo” broadcast on KCCV in the early 1970’s. In 1981, Rich graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Graduate School of Business. He then rejoined Bott Radio Network as General Manager of WFCV in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Rich later returned to the Network headquarters in the Kansas City area where he serves today. In addition to his responsibilities as Executive Vice President of Bott Radio Network, Rich serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of National Religious Broadcasters. Contact Mr. Bott at (913) 642-7770, or e-mail him at rbott@bottradionetwork.com.

• Trace Thurlby Chief Operating Officer tthurlby@bottradionetwork.com

  Trace Thurlby is Bott Radio Network’s Chief Operating Officer. Trace has served with the Bott Radio Network team since November, 2004. Previously, he served as an Air Force Officer involved with weapons systems development, as an analyst with Franklin Templeton, and as the Managing Director of Operations for another California-based, financial firm. Whether in government service, a large corporation, or a start up, Trace has built his career valuing people, teamwork, integrity, and results. He was a distinguished graduate from the United States Air Force Academy, an Honors Graduate from the Katz Graduate School of Business, and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Trace grew up in Arkansas, and now lives in Overland Park, Kansas, with his wife Kristin, and their three daughters, Hannah (2001), Carolyn (2002), and Elliese (2006). Contact Trace Thurlby at (913)-642-7770 or e-mail him at tthurlby@bottradionetwork.com.

• Tom Holdeman Chief Financial Officer tholdeman@bottradionetwork.com

  Tom Holdeman oversees the financial day-to-day operations for Bott Radio Network. A Bott Radio Network team member since 1997, Holdeman taps his vast experience in finance from positions with Fox & Co., Controller of Security Benefit Life Insurance and Business Administrator for Lakeview Ministries. Holdeman is active at his church as sound board operator and a small group leader. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Washburn University and a Masters Degree from Oklahoma State University in Accounting. He and his wife, Wanda, are both accountants. Contact Tom Holdeman at (913) 642-7770 or e-mail him at tholdeman@bottradionetwork.com.

• Eben Fowler Director, Broadcast Operations efowler@bottradionetwork.com

  Eben Fowler began with Bott Radio Network as General Manager of KCCV AM and FM as well as Director of Broadcast Operations in August of 2000. Due to significant expansion of Bott Radio Network and increased network-related responsibilities, he is now devoting full-time attention to the position of Director of Broadcast Operations.Eben is responsible for the overall operation of signals and stations across the Network and for ensuring the quality of the broadcast signal. Additionally, he hosts the weekly issues-oriented “Friday Encounter” broadcast and is involved in public policy programming for the network. His previous experience includes having served as Director of Communications for the Kansas City Sesquicentennial Commission (KC150), Director of Research and Communications for the Missouri-based Family Policy Center, and Manager of Corporate Communications for Hoechst Marion Roussel. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Contact Eben at (913) 642-7600 or e-mail him at efowler@bottradionetwork.com.

• Pat Rulon Director, National Sales prulon@bottradionetwork.com

  Pat Rulon became a part of the Bott Radio Network team in 2003 as the Advertising Sales Manager for KCCV 92.3 FM and KCCV 760 AM. Since that time, he has been promoted to National Sales Manager and most recently, Director of National Sales. Pat has 18 years in sales and management experience at such companies as YMCA, Mc-Graw-Hill, and MCI. He also filled the role of National Sales Manager with Construction Market Data/Hospitality Profiles Telecom and Channel Manager with AT&T. Pat holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from the University of Wyoming. As Director of National Sales, Pat manages the national sales for the Network, and he works directly with area managers located across the nation in order to increase the quality advertisers that Bott Radio Network has enjoyed for the last 45+ years. Pat considers working for Bott Radio Network as the single most important assignment of his career. He was attracted to come to BRN to see first hand lives that are made better through listening to the ministry programs on the radio network. Pat and his wife, Cindy, live in Blue Springs, Missouri. They are blessed with two sons

• Sue Federer Director of Strategic Business Development sfederer@bottradionetwork.com

  Sue Federer serves as Bott Radio Network’s Director of Strategic Business Development. A BRN Team Member since 2009, Sue brings wide ranging experience to her role helping businesses reach our loyal, family friendly audience. Her experience includes spokesperson for Missouri/Illinois for the American Red Cross Blood Services Division. Working with youth and seniors in that position, she was given the Jefferson Award for outstanding community service by former U.S. Senator John Danforth of Missouri. She most recently worked as an Executive Director at Financial Solutions Group. A St. Louis native, Sue is married to Bill Federer and they have four wonderful children. Bill is a well known Christian historian, author and speaker. Sue holds a degree in Business from Fontbonne University.

• Ken Monroe Corporate Production Director kmonroe@bottradionetwork.com

  Ken became part of Bott Radio Network in 1988, after experience as a DJ, Music Director and Production Director at three other Kansas City stations. His talent and professionalism have helped him become the voice of Bott Radio Network. Ken serves as announcer and engineer for on-air messages, remote broadcasts, new station introductions, and Dick Bott’s Complete Story. Ken and his wife have one daughter, who has embraced her father’s love for golf, so Ken enjoys taking her to compete in national golf tournaments across the country. He can be contacted at (913)-642-7770 or kmonroe@bottradionetwork.com.

• Larry Ross Assistant Production Director lross@bottradionetwork.com

  Larry Ross joined Bott Radio Network as a Network Control Room Operator in January 1999. He was promoted in June 2000 to Assistant Production Director. Larry began his career as a morning DJ on KWBB in Wichita, Kansas, in 1971. Career moves took him to Oklahoma City, back to Wichita, and then to Kansas City. Larry served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1969, toured Europe with the 7th Army Soldiers Chorus, and served in Viet Nam with the 1st Air Cavalry Division. Larry is an Eagle Scout and still very active with the Boy Scouts as a volunteer leader. He and his wife Barb have two daughters and four grandchildren. Larry can be contacted at (913)-642-7770 or lross@bottradionetwork.com.

• Helaine Parish Production Assistant hparish@bottradionetwork.com

  Helaine Parish is the Production Assistant at the Bott Radio Network home office, where she provides voice over and production services for commercials, underwriting and public service announcements, as well as weather forecasts and Community Calendar events. She has served at Bott Radio Network since 2003, and has a degree in Personnel Administration from the University of Kansas. Her past experience includes positions in Human Resources and owning her own business, serving as MC and guest speaker for churches and community events such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. She is the mother of two sons. Helaine can be contacted at (913) 642-7770 or hparish@bottradionetwork.com.

• Lindsey Filby Senior Graphic Designer lfilby@bottradionetwork.com

  Lindsey Filby came to Bott Radio Network as a Graphic Designer in February of 2006. She was promoted to her current position as Senior Graphic Designer in October of 2007. Lindsey has a degree in Advertising with a minor in English Literature from Kansas State University. She is responsible for print advertisements, collateral material design work, website graphics, outdoor advertising and graphics for various media used by all of the stations in the Network. In her free time, Lindsey expresses her creativity through photography and enjoys attending Kansas City area events. Contact Lindsey at (913)-642-7770 or e-mail her at lfilby@bottradionetwork.com.

• Christopher Murphy Webmaster cmurphy@bottradionetwork.com

  Christopher Murphy, Bott Radio Network’s Webmaster, has an extensive background in photography and writing. Christopher’s past experiences include service in the U.S. Air Force as a Still Photographic Specialist, an Ophthalmic Photographer performing fluorescein angiography for a retinal surgeon in Kansas City, as well as a former Contributing Editor and Staff Photographer for the Kansas City Metro Voice Newspaper. Christopher holds an Associate of Arts degree from Georgia Military College. Christopher and his wife Reba are the parents of two wonderful daughters. Contact Christopher Murphy at (913) 642-7770 or e-mail him at cmurphy@bottradionetwork.com.

• Candy Green Program Services Manager cgreen@bottradionetwork.com

  Candy Green is Bott Radio Network’s Program Services Manager where she is the liaison between the program ministries and the Network. Candy previously served as Operations Assistant from 1996-2000. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Southwest Missouri State University with an emphasis in Electronic Media. Candy is active in volunteer projects in the local area and enjoys traveling with her family. Contact Candy at (913)-642-7770 or e-mail her at cgreen@bottradionetwork.com.

• John Nicholas Chief Control Room Operator jnicholas@bottradionetwork.com

  John “Nick” Nicholas is Chief Control Room Operator and has been a vital part of the broadcast team since 1999. His career at Bott Radio Network began as an overnight Control Room Operator, and he was later promoted to his current position. Nick oversees the daily delivery of programming on Bott Radio Network, assuring that our on-air quality is maintained to BRN’s standards. Before becoming part of the Network, Nick attended the University of the District of Columbia, and served in the military for nine years, living in Washington, D.C., and California. He and his wife are the parents of two sons and three daughters. Contact Nick at (913)-642-7770 or jnicholas@bottradionetwork.com.

• John Beck Network Development Manager jbeck@bottradionetwork.com

  John E. Beck is Network Development Manager for Bott Radio Network. He is responsible for taking new radio station projects from approval to reality. He served in various positions for the past twenty years with HCJB World Radio in Quito, Ecuador. Before that he worked at KCMW-FM in Warrensburg, Missouri, KOBC-FM in Joplin, Missouri and KMAN-AM in Manhattan, Kansas. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Manhattan Christian College & Kansas State University, a Master of Arts in Communications from Central Missouri State University and a Broadcast Radio Engineer Certification from the Society of Broadcast Engineers. John and his wife Katherine are the parents of six children. John is also known in amateur radio circles as WB0RXL, while Katherine holds the ham call sign AA0IS. Contact John at (913)-642-7770 or e-mail him at jbeck@bottradionetwork.com.

• Jason Potocnik Network Traffic Manager jpotocnik@bottradionetwork.com

  As Traffic Manager, Jason Potocnik oversees all of Bott Radio Network’s traffic duties. Jason leads his team of traffic coordinators in the scheduling and continuity of all BRN stations. Serving in the company since 1997, he brings a well-rounded set of skills to the traffic department having previously served as the Network Control Operator and in Sales & Marketing. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio/TV/Film from Texas Christian University with a Broadcast Management emphasis. Contact Jason at 913/693-5826 or jpotocnik@bottradionetwork.com.

• Rachel Launius Marketing Manager rlaunius@bottradionetwork.com

  Rachel Launius has been a Bott Radio Network team member since January 2005 and was quickly promoted to Marketing Manager in 2006. She utilizes her 10 plus years of experience in marketing, promotions, advertising, and event coordination to serve the entire Network. Her marketing background includes working in the restaurant, nonprofit, health care, newspaper, and now radio industries with her favorite venue being media. Rachel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with minors in Psychology and Entrepreneurship from Friends University. Contact Rachel at 913-642-7770 or email her at rlaunius@bottradionetwork.com.

• Tim Lumpkin Corporate Controller tlumpkin@bottradionetwork.com

  Tim Lumpkin has been Bott Radio Network’s Corporate Controller since March 2007. He is responsible for the management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger financial statements within the finance department. He has 21 years of accounting management experience from positions held with non-profit social service agencies, a large home health agency, and a medical manufacturing operation. Tim now uses his considerable talents and experience to facilitate Bott Radio Network’s vision of getting the word of God into the people of God. Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting from Fort Hays State University. Tim and his wife, Julie, have three active boys, Tyler, Connor and Brennan and, together with their dogs, live in Overland Park. At their church, both Tim and Julie sing on the praise team and Tim is a sound board operator. Their family is deeply involved in their church as well as in Christian Youth Theater who has advertised with Bott Radio Network since their inception in Kansas City. Contact Tim at (913) 642-7770 or e-mail him at tlumpkin@bottradionetwork.com

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