Russ Long was a part of the original crew that signed WRNJ "on-the-air" for the first time in 1976. Since that time he has filled a number of positions in management, sales and news. In the summer of 1989, he assumed the duties of "Morning Man" and he's been waking up the residents of Northwest New Jersey ever since. Russ began his broadcasting career in the 60's, working at stations throughout New England prior to a seven-year stint with the American forces radio in Europe. His career path transferred him from Holland to Hackettstown in the summer of '76 and he's been here (off and on) ever since.
Joyce Estey: As a second career (third if you count motherhood) Joyce Estey really loves her work. Estey came on-board as the WRNJ News Director in March of '98. Since then she's come to know a lot about the area, the people and their needs. Besides being the Straight-Man opposite Russ Long on the live morning show, Estey is a fill-in host for some of the stations community programs. Twice a year she coordinates political forums, to keep her listeners informed before they head out to the polls. Prior to joining WRNJ, Estey spent 2 years as the news director at WSUS, and interned at WNNJ, both stations are in Sussex County. Estey's off-air time is filled with family. She is a wife and mother of 3, an active member of her church, an avid reader, and has a daily regimen of exercise to benefit both body and mind.
Chuck Reiger: Oldies 1510 's program director, Chuck Reiger was born and raised in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.... and has been in Warren County radio since the early 1970's. He began his radio career as a weekend air personality at WCRV in Washington, New Jersey...quickly moving up to program director. He was also program director, on two different occasions, at WFMV in Blairstown, New Jersey. In between, he spent a few years at WEST & WLEV in Easton, Pennsylvania. Finally, finding a comfortable home, right here at Oldies 1510. Chuck also worked on weekends at WVPO in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Steve Randolph: Steve hosts the newly-resuscitated Afternoon Drive timeslot returning a “live” weekday voice to the air from 4-7pm Monday thru Friday on “The Afternoon Drive Home,” In doing so, he resumes his radio career after a brief 25-year detour into teaching, theater, corporate sales & coordinating presentation events for the Walt Disney Company and NBC Universal. In a “previous life,” Steve could be heard over WNNJ / WIXL-FM (“XL Country”) in NJ and on NH CBS Affiliate WKXL-AM in Concord, NH. “It’s great to be working with these talented people after so many years in the audience, and I look forward to adding my voice and music take to an already unique and eclectic mix of music and talk that so well suits this colorful region.” (Wow - - -listen to him! Ok – more scholarly than I’d intended…sorry…. – but you get the point, right? Good - - -now log on and tune in, OK?………… No, I mean it; I need you to listen!… …….right now………....Go! Thanks!)
Harlin Jeffries: Harlin became a member of the WRNJ "broadcast family" in 2003, and in 2004 was promoted to the position of Sports Director. Harlin was also the play-by-play voice of the Hackettstown Men's Softball League, and can be heard calling high school football actionfor the Hackettstown Tigers, and the West Morris Central Wolf Pack. After graduating from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in 1999, Harlin landed a production job at Bergen County's Jukebox Radio. Shortly thereafter he was promoted to Operations manager, a position he held until the station was sold in 2003. Born in Suffern, New York (Rockland County), and raised in nearby Sloatsburg, Harlin got his first taste of radio as a communications and theatre major at West Chester State College in West Chester, PA. He also attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC, which led to several "interesting but obscure" Off-Broadway roles. Harlin can also be heard in the northwest New Jersey area providing play-by-play for Centenary College teams on WNTI 91.9 FM. Besides on-air radio work, Harlin is also an instructor at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, and is employed at NJ Sports/Weather Phone.
Peter Ward: Peter is the host of "Sunday Brunch" every Sunday morning from 6AM - 10AM. Peter started his career in radio in 1995 as a graduate of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. He's been the Morning Man at WVPO in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania since 1998. In his spare time, when he's not out on the dance floor, Peter can be found bicycling around New Jersey "finding joints that prepare the best hamburgers and coldest beer".

Lew White: Started working at WRNJ on March 1, 1980. Originally he did the mid-day shift. When morning man Tony Rutledge moved to Alaska Lew moved to Morning Drive time for a few months until Jim West was hired for mornings and Lew moved to afternoon drive and was promoted to Operations Mgr. At the time (and it still is true today) Lew told GM Norman Worth that WRNJ could never be "too local" and that has been the key to WRNJ's success over the years. Lew brought the concept of "Swap n Shop" down from his experience with the program in Central NH. From 1983-1987 Lew pursued other radio positions in the Lehigh Valley and suburban Chicago. In the fall of 1987 Lew returned to WRNJ as a member of the sales department for about 12 years. Lew is currently still in sales in Fairfield NJ. Lew can be heard every Saturday Morning from 6-9 AM and hosts the weekend version of Swap n Shop. Lew can also be heard weekends on WGHT in Pompton Lakes, NJ. Lew White is married with 5 boys who keep him very busy. He resides in Rockaway NJ.

 
Reverend Dr. Frank Fowler: Reverend Dr. Frank Fowler is the Senior Pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Hackettstown, now in his 23rd year of service there. He is a native of Hackettstown, and he and his wife Karen have 5 daughters. Rev. Fowler has been hosting “Let’s Talk About It” for 10 years. He views the show as a “community outreach service, offering listeners a chance to hear about some of the important human, community, social and personal issues that face us all.” Each week a different guest talks with him about one of those issues. Guests include community leaders, national authors, social service professionals, pastors and a variety of other voices that help us think more deeply about what it means to be human.
Maria Chervenak: Maria Chervenak has enjoyed co-hosting "Healthier Living" with Bill Weber for the lost 8 years. Maria has been employed at Hackettstown Community Hospital since 1973, has her nursing degree from The College of New Jersey and a Master's degree in Health Administration. Maria has been married for 26 years and has 3 children, all in college. In her spare time she loves to read, mountain bike and relax on the beach. Her recent interest in extreme skiing has made her husband nervous but she has convinced him that co-hosting the show with Bill is far more treacherous.
Bill Weber: "Bill Weber has served as “Healthier Living” co-host at Maria Chervenak’s invitation in 1992. They’ve been agreeing to disagree on a wide range of topics ever since. When pushed, Bill will readily admit that it has been a privilege – for him. He says although he had majored in Broadcast Communications in college, it became increasingly clear as he worked in Washington, D.C., and the Lehigh Valley that he should look for a different career. Others agreed. Bill joined Hackettstown Community Hospital in 1988 and worked for many years in the Public Relations and Marketing area. He currently serves as Hackettstown Regional Medical Center’s manager of Internal Communications. He and his wife, Judy, live in Pennsylvania with their three cats. The five of them greatly enjoy the family hobby, bird-watching. Bill likes cool weather, macrophotography, electronic gadgets, pipe organ music, the Washington Redskins, reference books, Frank Sinatra, eggplant parmigiana, thinking about exercise, birding trips with his family, and arguing with Maria about religion, politics, and everything else."
Sandi Vaessen: was born in Canada and has traveled the world since her marriage to her husband Gerard in 1972. She has two children, Bryce and Karlin, who were born in Cape Town South Africa and Ascot England respectively. The family has lived in Africa, Aruba, Britain, United Arab Emirates, Bermuda and Florida, before moving to New Jersey in 1989. Her 25 years as a travel consultant began as a flight attendant and flight service manager with Air Canada. Her formal training as a travel agent was begun during the three years she lived in Dubai with a company then called DNATA (Dubai National Air Transport Association), the forerunner to Emirates Airlines. She worked with companies such as Halliburton and other international corporations planning world wide itineraries. In 1995 she started Skyland World Travel with partner Susan Sinclair, and in September 2005 they celebrated their 10th year in business here in Hackettstown. Sandi is on the Board of the Warren County Chamber of Commerce, a former President and a member in good standing with the Hackettstown Rotary Club. In addition, Sandi volunteers her services with several other Warren County non-profit organizations. Since November of 2004, Sandi and her partner Susan Sinclair have hosted "Start Packing" and along with host Russ Long, is enjoying the challenges and rewards of becoming an "on-air personality".
Susan Sinclair: Susan Sinclair is a “Jersey Girl”. She has traveled with her husband and son for over thirty years for business and vacations. Her travels have included Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Europe, Canada, USA and most of the Caribbean and Mexico. She also has a special love of cruising, both riverboat and ocean. Susan got her start in travel while working for a manufacturing company. She was involved in arranging incentives and making travel arrangements. For her most successful incentive, she won the Caribbean Award by “Meeting and Incentive Magazine” for promoting products and increasing sales. The trip that won her the award was for 200 distributors from all parts of the world meeting in Bermuda for a long weekend.Susan has been a Travel Agent for over 15 years. She started by planning her husband’s business trips. Sometimes those trips included the whole family. Susan would arrange business time and family time all on a budget. While her husband was attending to business, Susan and her son, Rob would take sightseeing trips in the countries they were visiting. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, Susan’s years of personal, hands-on experience can provide you with an excellent travel experience.
David Rucki: is the Executive Director of the Hackettstown Business Improvement District and host of "Talk of the Town." He received his undergraduate degree from Shepherd College where he also had his own sports radio talk show. He also has a Masters Degree from Centenary College. Before coming to work for the Hackettstown BID, David was District Director while working for the 23rd NJ Legislative District. He is currently the Director of the Colonial Musketeers Fife and Drum Corps. When he gets any kind of free time, he enjoys playing golf and watching his beloved NY Mets.
Patrick Carusso: MD, FAAP, Born: Scotch Plains, NJ Dad was a letter carrier for the US Post Office Mom was a housewife One younger sister. Went to Catholic grammar and high schools. Worked as a caddie during the summers, and as a lab tech before and during college. Began playing golf at age 9 and has not stopped since. (Still my favorite activity). Education : The Johns Hopkins University, BA, Biology 1979 Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, MD 1983 Pediatric Residency: University of Connecticut Health Center/Hartford Hospital Pediatric Residency Program Pediatrician: Plaza Family Care, PC since 1986 Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, UMDNJ Teaches in the pediatric residency program at Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 1986. President of Medical Staff, HRMC, 2005-2007. Wife is an RN working with the Director of the Vein Institute at NYU Med Center One son, graduated from Carnegie Mellon University, Valedictorian in Architecture. Currently the President of the American institute of Architecture Students, residing and working in Washington, DC.
Allen Menkin: Bio coming soon!
James W McCracken: Jim McCracken is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at The House of the Good Shepherd. The House of the Good Shepherd is a full service continuing care retirement community in Hackettstown, NJ. Mr. McCracken is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and a Certified Assisted Living Administrator. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Denison University and Master of Health Care Administration from the University of New Hampshire. Jim began his career in long term care in 1995 with the United Methodist Homes of NJ. Since then he has served on the Advisory Board of the Sussex County Division of Senior Services, the Community Advisory Committee of the Newton Memorial Hospital, and Board of Directors of the New Jersey Association of Homes and Services for the Aging and the House of Delegates for the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. Mr. McCracken enjoys golf, skiing, volunteering and is a member of the Hackettstown Rotary Club.
Jennifer Sills: Jennifer Sills, CTRS- stands for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specalist. Formerly the Recreation Director at the House of the Good Shepherd, now the Community Enhancement Coordinator. I have been employed at HGS for 13 years. I worked full time while attaining a BS in Recreation and Leisure Servive Management from East Stroudsburg University. I love my work at the House of the Good Shepherd, and I love any opportunity to share knowledge about Therapeutic Recreation. My husband and I have lived in Blairstown for 7 years and are getting ready to celebrate our daughter's first birthday in July.