Behind the Scenes

Carole volunteers behind the scenes on reception and Coming Events. Carole was born in Newfoundland, moved to Camp Borden where her father was transferred during the war, then lived in Toronto until 18, married an […]

Cheryl is a classically-trained clarinetist, having obtained her BMus and MMus degrees from Western University. She is currently a part-time professor at Loyalist College in Communications and Sociology, as well as a qualified high school […]

Chris has been selling National ads and promotions for 99.3 CountyFM since before on-air in 2014.  He is a father of 2, grandfather of 2, a music lover, and a guitar player. For a total […]

Cheryl Singer is one of the co-hosts of Friday’s Artscene. Cheryl is happy to be part of the crew bringing you all the news of the art scene happening in Prince Edward County.   Her background […]

Deb Simpson recently retired after leading 99.3 County FM for over 3 years as our General Manager.  Following her undergraduate and graduate degrees in industrial microbiology, she joined Molson Breweries where she served in a […]

Volunteering with reception duties and membership/volunteer administration are Deb’s prime duties. Deb (Roth) Hepburn was born and raised in Cressy, the most easterly horn of “the County”. After graduating from college, Deb headed to Toronto […]

Dianne volunteers behind the scenes in administration.

David works part-time as head of creative for 99.3, handling advertising. promotions, and imaging. He also hosts Regent Rock from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Thursday. David Wheatley had a professional career in radio until 2006, […]

Donna volunteers behind the scenes with the admin team and hosts the Afternoon Drive from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Donna is a retired chemical engineer who spent 32 years in the automotive […]

Fraser co-hosts Folk Roots from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fraser Hardman grew up in the north of England and went to school there and in Scotland. He has played in a variety […]

The Frere Brothers co-host our Folks/Roots music show every Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm. Marc Despault, Fraser Hardman, and Alec Lunn are well known local musicians.  They write songs about the county and perform at […]

Gwen volunteered behind the scenes in administration. Gwen was a dear volunteer who past in 2021.  She volunteered at the station since 2014 when her husband returned home from the 99.3 AGM and told her […]

Heather volunteers behind the scenes on research for Grapevine. Heather grew up in Bowmanville and spent her working life in Toronto in project management, product development, marketing and communications. When she arrived 15 years ago , […]

Ian Batt worked for Lipton (Unilever) in marketing, responsible for retail marketing and local brand activities. Ian gained further experience working at Cockfield Brown Advertising on launches of various brands including Tetley Tea and Esso […]

Jane volunteers behind the scenes in reception. I moved to Picton when I was three years old as my Dad was the Express Agent for the now defunct CN Rail on Main Street. After graduating […]

Jim (JJ) Johnston is the Chairman of the Board of 99.3. He also hosts the Morning Drive from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m on Monday and County Party Time from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. […]

Judy voluteers behind the scenes on reception. Judy spent the last 10+ years of her career in the radio industry. She retired to Picton to indulge in her love of beaches and wine.

Kara is a 4th generation county girl and was raised in Picton. She ventured to Toronto for post-secondary and stayed in the city and GTA for many years. The County kept its hold, and she […]

As one of the co-hosts of Artscene, Karen believes that a good conversation about art or craft should never involve Artspeak or language that alienates people. Karen studied art and art history at university and […]

Kevin works to maintain 99.3 County FM tower transmission systems.

Krista co-hosts What’s Happening on Grapevine on Thursdays. She also volunteers behind the scenes on reception.  Krista is a county native

Lin started at 99.3 County FM as a volunteer lending us her voice for commercials. She applied for the Traffic role and started working with the station as a part-time staff member in December 2019. […]

  As well as serving on the board of 99.3, Lynn produces/hosts The County Writes…The County Reads and acts as supervising producer/co-host of The County Grapevine. Lynn Pickering has had a varied career as a […]

Mark co-hosts Folk Roots from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.  Raised as an Air Force brat, Mark’s family moved regularly, throughout Canada and Europe. Mark studied Forestry and settled into a career in […]

Mike Harper is a board member and volunteers behind the scenes. After a solid middle class upbringing in Kitchener, followed by five years of university in London, Mike loaded up the car and headed to […]

Matthew works to maintain 99.3 transmission tower systems. Born in Toronto, but moved to Wellington as a kid at age 12. Completed the “Electronic Engineering Technology” program at Seneca College before spending 20 years with […]

Megan is the host of New Music which can be heard every Monday from 8 to 10am. Megan volunteers behind the scenes planning and organizing events. Megan Hutton sits on our fundraising team and assists […]

Mike Farrell hosts “Mike in The Morning” – our morning drive show heard 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. every Tuesday. He has been actively involved in the Canadian music scene for as long as he […]

Michael does news every Monday 4 and 6 pm.  In addition, Michael hosts The Jazz Zone from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. every Saturday. A Cobourg native, Michael has worked across Canada as an educator, trainer […]

Pat hosts Music Flow from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pat Larkin moved to the County in 1998 and hasn’t looked back. Pat has been […]

Patrick Headley is a classical musician who performs frequently as a bassoonist and a singer. Originally from London Ontario, Patrick earned his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Performance and Literature from The University […]

Paul volunteers behind the scenes voicing commercials. Paul continues to be a solid citizen as past member of the Tim Horton’s National Advisory Board ans is currently an Ambassador and proud sponsor of the Tim […]

Pearl contributes to the Grapevine Taking Care of Business, County Cooks, Profiles, and County Grows.  She also volunteers behind the scenes on reception, voicing commercials, and in the far past doing news. Pearl loves hanging out […]

Peta volunteers behind the scenes managing the PSAs.  She also contributes to Grapevine.

Renay hosts Monday Afternoons with Renay every Monday from 2 to 4pm. Renay volunteers for on call roles behind the scenes. Since moving to the County, Renay has seized every opportunity to participate in the […]

Sharon Roberts volunteers behind the scenes in a variety of roles. Thirty years of teaching at Murray Centennial Public School in Trenton prepared Sharon for a life of quiet and reflective retirement living. Then volunteering […]

Steve volunteers behind the scenes voicing commercials.

Suzanne volunteered to work with and direct local writers and actors to produce radio plays for our New Horizons, Seniors Making Waves project. She has spent over 33 years collecting oral histories in the field, […]

Tim volunteers behind the scenes on graphic design. Tim is a graphic designer, illustrator, syndicated editorial cartoonist, and avid knitter. His wide array of work can be spotted throughout the County in the form of […]

Witty Graphic Designer with 99.3CountyFM. Residing in Picton, Ontario. Studied history at Trent University in Peterborough for 3 years before going on to a 2 year diploma Advertising Program at Loyalist College. Tristan enjoys reading, […]

Treat hosts Getting Down to Business. With an M.A.Sc. in management from the University of Waterloo, Treat spent much of his career as a management consultant and, later, as marketing VP for 2 global companies […]

Vanessa volunteers to host Pandamonium Thursdays 2:00 to 6:00 as well as hosting Music Flow programming Friday 2:00 to 6:00. Vanessa’s 30-year love affair with glass started in European cathedrals, became a hobby while working […]