Gary started with KROS in May of 1976 and has served the station in a number of capacities, which is what he enjoys about small market radio. Currently, Gary is the host of the "Gary in the Morning" show weekdays from 6 till 9:30 AM. Gary then sells radio advertising. Many evenings you can find Gary at a ballpark or gym covering local sports for KROS. He has been doing play by play since starting with the station and with the retirement of Hall of Famer Hank Dihlmann in the mid-80's, he has served as the Sports Director. Gary and his wife Mary have 4 children, a son in law, a daughter in law and one grandson. In his spare time Gary enjoys fishing with his family. Gary would like to thank you for your interest in KROS, the station has been a very important part of his life. Keep Right On Smiling, and of course listening.

Ellen is the Office Manager, Bookkeeper and Receptionist at KROS. In addition to those duties she is also the hostess of Homespun Lane, heard Monday through Friday from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM. This is the show where Ellen shares recipes, household hints, and invites guest dieticians in once a month. She has been with KROS since March, 1984 and hostess of Homespun Lane since October, 1988. Ellen and her husband Don have 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She has been a member of the "Clintones" singing group for almost 40 years. Ellen is also a member of the Wa-Tan-Ye Club and is active at the First United Methodist Church where she sings in the choir.

Greg is in his second stint with KROS.  He worked for the station from 1996 – 2004 and returned in November 2007. Greg is on the sales staff and does a few on-air interviews, commercial production and remote broadcasts.  Greg also organizes the KROS Bridal Fantasy and helps with the Plus 50 Living Fair and many other station promotions. Greg is a Fulton, Illinois resident. He graduated from the Fulton Schools, Mt. Saint Clare College and was a Speech Communications major and Theatre minor at Illinois State University. Greg has been involved in several community organizations including the Macomb Community Theatre, Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association and he is currently on the Fulton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Fulton Tourism Committee. Since 1984 Greg has been the owner/operator of the Party Town Mobile DJ Service providing music for receptions, reunions, parties and dances throughout the area. 

Referred to as the Hall of Famer, Gene has been a part-time member of the KROS staff since 1965. He was inducted into the KROS Hall of Fame in 2006. Over the years, Gene has worked in many capacities from man on the street interviews to hosting a Big Band Show on Sunday's for over 20 years. Gene currently works on air weekends from 10 AM to 1 PM. He is also the board op during local sports coverage. 

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Nanci joined the KROS staff in 2003. She worked as the Saturday morning announcer until 2006 and Sunday morning announcer until 2007. Currently, Nanci works part time in the newsroom and is the Team Trivia Coordinator. Nanci is a 1997 graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston and teaches piano locally. Nanci met her husband Paul at KROS and they married in 2005.

Kevin joined the KROS staff in 2007 as the Saturday night announcer and in 2008 the Thursday, Friday and Saturday board op for local sports. In October, 2008, Kevin became the Sunday morning announcer and is on air from 7 to 10 AM.

Smiley came to KROS in November 2008 with a job description as being "cute and adorable" and also to help keep KROS rodent free. Smiley was found in Camanche and came to KROS from the Humane Society and appreciates their help in finding him a new home.  Smiley also appreciates the help he received from the Camanche Veterinary Clinic.  Smiley and KROS encourage everyone to support the Clinton Humane Society and check there to adopt your pet.