Debbie Carlson

About Me

I was born and raised in Mishawaka, Indiana. My dad was in the Army, and he got transferred to Cherokee, Iowa 36 years ago. I moved to Cherokee when I was 16 years old. I met my husband back then and worked at Cherokee Villa for 5 years. After we got married, I was a stay at home mom. I listened to KCHE and won prizes on the air. Eventually made friends with Nikki and they had an opening for Sunday morning DJ. That is when my career started at the radio station. I worked my way up the ladder from there. Here I am 4 kids, 2 grandkids, and 31 years of marriage later and still going strong! I work at the front desk, while also carrying on other duties including, on-air, Swap Shop, commercial orders, logs, sermons, voice tracking and so much more.

Deb definitely wears many hats here at KCHE and we are so thankful for her!

Fun Fact

I like fishing, sitting in the woods, horseback riding, sewing, spending time with my family and animals!

Favorite thing about working at KCHE

The staff is family. It is a great atmosphere. We can be goofy, but also get things done. We are a great team!

Caleb Claycamp

About Me

I was raised in Cherokee and graduated from WHS in 2017. I love the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Las Vegas Golden Knights. My hobbies include:  watching movies and shows, playing video games and following sports very closely! Caleb joined KCHE in April of 2024.

Caleb is our Sports Director and also has his very own “Claycamps Corner” on air!

Fun Fact

I do not have a radio degree.

Favorite thing about working at KCHE

Making Tik Toks, cracking jokes, and eating good food!

Noel Deering

About Me

I love the outdoors. 

Noel is our behind the scenes maintenance/engineering guy! 

Fun Fact

I am a man of few words.

Favorite thing about working at KCHE

I like solving problems, and the work I do allows me to do that!

Gabe Fuller

About Me

I’m married to my high school sweetheart, and we have four amazing children. We have 2 dogs, a golden retriever, Bruce and an English springer spaniel, Eloise. As a family, we enjoy fishing, hunting, and being in or near any kind of water.

Gabe is an owner/manager of Fuller Digital Solutions.

Fun Fact

I love being a behind the scenes guy.

Favorite thing about working at KCHE/FDS

The family-oriented environment.

Simon Fuller

About Me

I am a Christian, husband and father of 2 wonderful children. My beautiful wife, Karlee (I outkicked my coverage), and my children are Noah and Everlee. Additionally, we have a few dogs and foster several cats. My favorite sport is football & I root for the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings. I enjoy hunting and the outdoors in general. My goal would be to one day own some land & enjoy the outdoors everyday! I was born in the Midwest, grew up in smaller communities, and radio has been a family business all my life. It’s been an honor & privilege to continue living and working the “small town life”, full of the biggest benefits! 

Simon’s primary role is sales, but in small market radio, “we do it all!”

Fun Fact

My favorite color is green even though I am a Vikings fan! I love any kind of music that has a good beat, even though I’m a terrible singer/dancer. Otherwise I’m a fairly boring person!

Favorite thing about working at KCHE

My favorite thing about working at KCHE is the people. We have an excellent staff/extended family, and as a local radio station, we get to make so many relationships with so many people!

Kyle Jorgensen

About Me

I have worked at KCHE Radio and Fuller digital solutions for a little over five years now. I

am married to Destiny and have three children, Madison is a college student at Mount

Holyoke in Massachusetts, Mariah is a freshman at Washington High School and Allen is in 7th

grade at Cherokee Middle School. I am a sports fanatic especially of the Iowa

Hawkeyes, Minnesota Vikings and cheering on my son and his favorite driver, William

Byron, in Nascar. My family and I attend Trinity Lutheran Church here in Cherokee and

we enjoy getting together with family. 

Kyle is a marketing consultant, he does on air shifts on AM 1440 and 92.1, He also splits his time working on the Fuller Digital Solutions side of things with getting teams ready for broadcasts, season schedule, making sure broadcasts have the correct sponsors and get launched correctly.

Fun Fact

I went to college at Wayne State in Nebraska and while there I coached a 16 and under

girls softball team to a state championship!

Favorite thing about working at KCHE

Our staff is creative and supportive. We all are here to provide the best radio experience for our audience and clientele.

Katlyn Kruger

About Me

I am new to the radio world but loving every minute of it! I am originally from the small town, Alton, graduated from MOC-Floyd Valley, and attended Kirkwood Community College. I have been a resident of Cherokee since 2017. I have been married to my husband, Mason, since 2019 and we have two boys, Tayte and Trigg, and our dog, Nellie! When I’m not working, I love spending time with my family, golfing in the summer, going to the movies, and traveling! 

Katlyn is the office manager for KCHE and Fuller Digital Solutions. She handles all the bookwork, payroll, billing, and numbers!

Fun Fact

I am the president of Cherokee’s Women’s Golf League, and a committee member for Cherokee’s Women in Business. I like being busy. I do book work for a local business in town on the side and bartend on the weekends! I am also a lover of iced coffee.

Favorite thing about working at KCHE

The family-oriented atmosphere is by far my favorite thing. My co-workers are the best and always willing to help out whenever anyone needs help! They treat me and my family like their own family.

Matt Nobles

About Me

I am married to my wife, Amanda. We have two children, Aubrey who is 13, and Dane who is 9. My hobbies are golfing, and in the winter, I like to go Ice fishing. I enjoy hanging out with my family and love attending my children’s sporting event, along with doing play-by-play commentary for the Ridge View Raptors! I love being able to spend time at the lake and go boating. I am an avid fan of all thing’s sports! My favorite teams are the Iowa Hawkeyes, Minnesota Vikings, Twins and Timberwolves.

Matt is our Sales/Marketing Manager for Fuller Digital Solutions!

Fun Fact

My favorite song is Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus. My favorite beer is Grain Belt Premium, “The Friendly Beer”.

Favorite thing about working for KCHE/FDS

I love the family atmosphere! Everyone is always willing to help another out!

John O'Connor

About Me

I am entering my 50th year at KCHE, in which I had ownership from 1976-2001. My wife Kay, and I have two daughters and six grandchildren. Our daughter Megan is a nurse in the Marion Linn Mar School District, and our daughter Molly works for the AEA in Marion Linn Mar.

 John handles our sports interviews, sports play-by-play and hosts “What’s Happening” at 8:35 AM Monday through Fridays!

Fun Fact

I am an Iowa Hawkeye, Atlanta Braves, Lakers, and Green Bay Packers fan!

Favorite things about working at KCHE

The work atmosphere is very good, and I enjoy interviewing a wide variety of people!

Kay O'Connor

About Me

My husband and I have been in radio for 25+ years. I like what I do and the opportunity to be involved in the communities in our listening area. I have taught school and coached gymnastics, basketball, and track. I am a graduate of Iowa State, and have a master’s degree from the University of Utah. My family includes, my husband, John. Daughters, Megan and Molly. Son-in-laws, Steve and Aaron, and six grand children. Thankful for my faith, family and friends. 

Kay sells FDS and KCHE Radio commercial products. She writes and produces commercials. She identifies clients needs, builds relationships, and presents proposals.

Fun Fact

I am an Iowa Cyclone in a family of Hawkeyes. Love outdoor activities which include, hiking, kayaking, and photography. Passionate about pizza and movie theatre popcorn.

Favorite things about working at KCHE

Our staff is creative and supportive. We all are here to provide the best radio experience for our audience and clientele.

Greg Slotsky

About Me

I've wanted to get into broadcasting since I was 11 years old. I used to listen to the Kansas City Royals in 1985 every day and think how cool it would be to "drink pop, eat nachos, and watch baseball free" every day. After years of living the dream as a play-by-play announcer, I shifted into the ownership side of things. After having my own station in Grenada, Mississippi for 14 years, it was time to come back to KCHE, where I was from 2003-2007. I've been back since November of 2021 and enjoyed every minute of it!

Greg is the News Director and General Manager at KCHE.

Fun Fact

I took a shot in the dark and made a random call to the Omaha Royals and just ased if they had any openings. After telling them I listened to the KC Royals and wanted to do anything I could do to help, they told me to come to the press box on opening night! Some of the best friends I have today are because of that phone call. Never hesitate to take a chance no matter how out there is may seem.

Favorite things about working at KCHE

Our family work enviroment is like no other!