Chris Johnson - General Manager

Chris began hanging around radio stations with Uncle Bill Nichols at the age of 5 and was hooked on the business. Started full-time at WTYC Radio in Rock Hill in 1970 and hasn't had a real job since. Following stints in Chester, Moncks Corner, and very briefly at the South Carolina Network, he came to Camden in 1980. Station manager from 1988 until Dawn and I bought the station in 1997. Married to Mary Bess Johnson, with 1 daughter, 2 step-daughters, 7 grand munchkins and 2 dogs.

Dawn Mason - Marketing and Sales

Dawn has been with WPUB and WCAM for over 20 years. She got her start in Radio at Disco 92 in Myrtle Beach and went on to work for WZKY in Albemarle, WSOC in Charlotte and WCOS in Columbia. She is a Carolina girl, born and bred, having grown up in Okeewemee, NC, which is right around the corner from Black Ankle.  She enjoys gardening, reading, and, of course, talking.

Phil Rogers - Operations Manager

With the exception of Bryan Hicks, Phil Rogers has been in radio in Kershaw County longer than anyone else. Phil has been with WPUB and WCAM for over 25 years. Phil was born in Camden and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1972. He's also worked at WLCM and WAGL in Lancaster, WKSC in Kershaw, and WDXY in Sumter. As operations manager and program director, Phil is responsible for everything on the air.

Dave McIntosh - News Director

Dave has been News Director at WPUB/WCAM since 1986 and has worked in journalism since 1972. He has a B.A. in Journalism and a Masters in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina and is also a graduate of Gordon Military. Before coming to Camden, he worked at stations in Columbia, Hilton Head, Orangeburg and Pinehurst, N.C. in addition, Dave is also a regular contributor to The London Lantern, a British tourism website.

Tiffany Flatt - Traffic Director

Everything at the radio station revolves around Tiffany. It does not go on the air without going through her office first. GM Chris Johnson says Tiffany is the glue that holds the entire operation together. Tiffany is a 1991 graduate of Lugoff-Elgin High School and has been at the station since 1999. Since 1995, Tiffany is happily married to Tony Flatt.

Patty Rose - Account Executive/ Marketing Consultant

Patty obtained her Marketing Degree from the University of West Florida in August 1990. In addition to her years at KOOL 102.7 and StarTime 1590 (1994-96; 2002-present), Patty's career experience includes corporate marketing with Marriott, non-profit marketing and fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and small business ownership as a financial planner with Waddell and Reed. Patty is married to Neill Rose of Camden. They have 2 children: Thomas and Sallee. She and her husband are members of First Baptist Church, Camden.

Brittany Stewart - Account Executive

Brittany is a 2005 graduate of the University of Arkansas, majoring in graphic communications with a minor in photography. She came to South Carolina to work with Sumter Advertising and for the past three years she was the graphic designer for Budweiser of Columbia. Brittany joined KOOL 102.7 and StarTime 1590 in July 2009. She serves advertising customers in Kershaw, Sumter, Lee, and Fairfield counties.

Tyler Cupp - Account Executive/ Sports

Tyler was first drawn into the world of radio when he first heard "The Jim Rome Show" and "The Dan Patrick Show." From then on, he was hooked. Tyler's first job in radio was working for 1130 AM (The Sports Animal.) He did play-by-play and color commentary for 6 Camden High football games in 2003. Became a frequent caller into the Locker Room Sports Show and now hosts the show. Tyler works in sales and also handles the sports updates during the week. Is an avid fan of the Miami Dolphins and West Virginia Mountaineers. Follow Tyler's Sports Blog at www.thedailycupp.com.

Robbie Mays - Sports

Robbie began his radio career at WPUB in 2003 as a statistician and commentator for Camden High School Football. Since then, he has become the "NASCAR Insider" for the Locker Room Sports Show, and does play-by-play for Camden Bulldog Football, Kershaw County Basketball, and Kershaw County Baseball. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and plans to pursue a career in NASCAR. In 2008, Robbie interned with the Motor Racing Network. Follow Robbie's Sports Blog at www.robbiemays38.blogspot.com.

Nadine Kinard - KOOL Klassifieds

Nadine is over the KOOL Klassifieds where local businesses and consumers can advertise their goods and services. She was born and raised right here in Lugoff, and graduated from Lugoff-Elgin High School in 1988 and from Morris College in 1992 with a Bachelors Degree in Media Arts. While attending Morris, she was station manager over WMCC, the campus radio station and served her internship at WQMC in Sumter; the Local Gospel station. Nadine worked for Glory Communications and was their Program Director for WEAF-AM. She is the mother of two, a son Kieran and a daughter Nakeia. Nadine says she is at home and right where she wants to be.

Dalton Galloway - Board Operator

Dalton has been a board operator at WPUB/WCAM for 4 years and regularly runs the board for the Locker Room Sports Show as well as local sports broadcasts. Dalton graduated from Lugoff-Elgin High School and is a student at the University of South Carolina. 

Brandon Galloway - Board Operator

Brandon has been a board operator at WPUB/WCAM for 4 years and runs the board for various local sports programming and the Locker Room Sports Show. Brandon has also announced several Dixie Boys and Dixie Youth Baseball games. Brandon is a 2009 graduate of Lugoff-Elgin High School and is a student at The Citadel.

Scott Sullivan - Board Operator

Ben Galloway - Board Operator

In Memory of "Big Daddy" Bryan Hicks

Our radio family mourns the death of Lee Bryan "Big Daddy" Hicks. Big Daddy passed away in December 2009 after a brief illness. Big Daddy's broadcast career spanned over 50 years and since 1960 he was a fixture on radio in Kershaw County. He is missed by all who knew and loved him.