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Jimmy Rea is a proud Ozarkian with deep ties to the music community. With 2 decades of creative entrepreneurship underfoot, Jimmy has toured coast to coast and around the world with acoustic acts The HillBenders and Keller Williams. Spearheading numerous musical groups, recording projects, and live music events, Rea’s work in the Springfield music scene is a passion and lifestyle. Happily married to wife Melissa and father to Archie, they enjoy life together with 2 dogs and a cat. In his downtime you can find Jimmy fishing for bass in the crisp rivers, creeks, and streams of the Ozarks.

After working at KSMU Radio as a student for several years, Rachel joined Ozarks Public Broadcasting as a full-time staff member in 2004. Early in her tenure at the station, she worked in fundraising, marketing and special events. Now, as part of the general management team, she provides oversight for all areas of station operations. Born and raised in the Ozarks, Rachel graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media and a Master’s degree in Communication. In her spare time, she enjoys teaching Communication courses at Ozarks Technical Community College.