Francis Wood

Francis Wood, the General Manager of WFLO AM and FM, presents two shows on WFLO FM Monday through Friday. Beginning at 6:30 AM, he is the host of The award-winning ”Call-Flo Radio Show” (“Best small market radio morning show  of 2012)  and at 12:15 until 1 PM he hosts Lunchbreak, featuring the best songs of the 60 s and 70 s. Francis is also the host of the Call Flo Radio Show on WFLO AM and FM.

A broadcast veteran with over forty years of service in small market radio, Francis was an announcer for WLES-AM in Lawrenceville, Virginia from 1970-1971 before making his home at WFLO. His service to the local community involves seats on the Centra Southside Community Hospital Board of Directors and the Moton Museum Board of Directors. He served on the Farmville Chamber of Commerce for two terms, and is a past President of the Virginia Associated of Broadcasters.

Francis, is an award-winning author who has written and published over twenty books through his Tip of the Moon Publishing Company, which he owns and operates with his wife, Chris Wood. More information is available on this noted author at tipofthemoon.com. Francis is also a Virginia Master Naturalist and a professional storyteller. He is an accomplished musician who admits “music is what lured me into this business. I love being surrounded by it.” Contact Francis at fwood@wflo.net.

 

Christine C. Wood

Chris Wood is the Program Director and Bookkeeper for WFLO. Her responsibilities include scheduling announcers, arranging programming on WFLO AM and FM, producing commercials, and part-time sales. She can be heard on WFLO FM hosting the Wednesday edition of The Morning Show, as a co-host of the Call Flo Radio Show, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays as hostess of The Trading Post Hotline on AM 870. Contact her directly at cwood@wflo.net.

 

 

Polly A. Davis

Polly Davis is WFLO s Sales Manager. She manages a department of five sales people and creates sales and station promotions. A veteran of the broadcast industry, she has worked in radio for over three decades. Prior to joining WFLO, she was the General Manager of WSVS FM, a country music station in Crewe. Contact Polly at pdavis@wflo.net.

 

 

 

Christopher Brochon

Christopher Brochon is the Assistant to the General Manager, and is WFLO’s jack of all trades. His duties cover everything from writing ad copy to repairing the plumbing. He is also a co-host on the Call Flo Radio Show, and on-air personality when his services are required.

Outside of work, he is a member of the Friends of the Library and Commonwealth Chorale boards, as well as a member of the local postal advisory board. He spends the rest of his time reading, gardening, restoring his 60 s MG, and attempting to garner as much knowledge as is humanly possible. Contact him directly at cbrochon@wflo.net.

 

 

David S. Jones

David Jones, a sales representative, has been with WFLO for five years. Prior to working with WFLO, he worked for the Bank of Charlotte County. He is a 2002 Virginia Tech graduate where he studied political science. He is also a 1997 graduate of Randolph Henry High School. For 30 years, he’s called Charlotte County his home. David’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, and golf. Contact him directly at djones@wflo.net.

 

Jordan Miles

Jordan Miles is the news reporter for WFLO, where he provides coverage on local incidents and events throughout Central and Southside Virginia. Jordan, a Buckingham County native, is a 2005 graduate of Buckingham County High School and a 2010 graduate of Longwood University, where he studied history and political science. Jordan is also an alumnus of the University of Virginia s Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, and currently serves as the Chairman of his graduating class.

Before joining WFLO, Jordan was a news correspondent for The Cumberland Bulletin, and also served as School Board Correspondent for The Buckingham Beacon. Jordan hosts the Trading Post Show and the Saturday morning show. Jordan also presents the award winning opinion-based, People Talk , on Saturdays and Sundays. He enjoys gardening and working on his grandparents farm in Glenmore. Contact Jordan at jmiles@wflo.net.

 

Jason Glenn

Jason “Jake” Glenn can be heard on WFLO FM on Mondays and Fridays. He also assists Chris Brochon behind the scenes on the day to day operations at WFLO. He is originally from Richmond Va., but relocated to Farmville in late 2008 to be closer to his family. He has a daughter named Vivian who is his pride and joy.

Jason has a background in radio and has worked for several stations Virginia. He was the music director and nighttime host for WRVQ in Richmond from 1999-2005, music director and nights for WJJS in Roanoke from 2005-2006. He has also done on-air work for WAZR Harrisonburg, WHTE Charlottesville, WNVZ Norfolk/VA. Beach and WLFV Richmond. Feel free to contact him anytime jglenn@wflo.net.

 

Dan Albus

Virginia born and bred, Dan grew up in the Tidewater area. While continuing his education, he began as an announcer and Public Service Director for a Norfolk radio station. He was Program Director for an AM / FM operation in Maryland and later in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he was a recipient of the national Abe Lincoln Award for Broadcasting. A business opportunity with a Fortune 500 company presented itself where he remained for 28 years, and, after taking early retirement, he returned to radio and came to WFLO FM part time as an announcer and also the host of the “Swinging Years Show” on Saturday mornings. He is active in his church and community and an avid supporter of the Southside SPCA in Meherrin. Dan enjoys golf, hiking, college football/basketball, and lives in Crewe with his wife and two “rescued” dogs.

 

William Lynn

Born and raised in Farmville William has been handling Sunday mornings with the show of Sunday Melodies for many years now. While a full time job at Longwood University occupies most of his time the Sunday morning show has been an outlet for the music he enjoys most. A mix of instrumental music including movie themes, a little light Jazz and some classical music provides easy entertainment for all, and with features like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Mom song, the show helps the community to prepare for a relaxing Sunday morning.

Novey Wiley Sr.

Novey Wiley, Sr. is the host of the Brother Novey Wiley Gospel Program , which is aired every Sunday morning from 7 AM 11 AM on WFLO AM. Prior to joining WFLO, he was a gospel radio announcer at WPAK for fifteen years. Brother Wiley is a Farmville native, and has worked diligently in the local Farmville community for over 45 years. He has served as the Pastor of the Spirit of Life Church of God in Christ for the last eighteen years. Novey continues to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through the power of gospel music.

 

Stacy Bolt

Stacy Bolt, a Farmville native, has been with WFLO since 2007 and can be heard on Saturday afternoons and on the occasional Sunday. Stacy is pursuing her bachelors degree in nursing at Longwood University, and will graduate in the spring of 2013. She serves as the vice-president of her class.

Stacy, known for her southern voice, enjoys spending time with her friends and family, working, volunteering in the community, and going with the Flo.

 

 

 

 

Steve “Mr. Beach” Leonard

Steve Leonard hosts the Saturday Beach Show from 5 PM 8 PM on WFLO FM. Prior to joining WFLO, Steve worked with WVTR, WMXB, and WZEZ where he hosted numerous shows. Steve was awarded the Outstanding Virginian award by the Virginia Jaycees, and has received numerous commendations for community service from President Bill Clinton, former Virginia Governor George Allen, and Tom Bliley.

Steve is a member of the Richmond Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. Contact Steve directly at steve.leonard4444@yahoo.com.

 

Jacob Miller

Jacob is a member of WFLO’s part-time weekend staff.

 

 

 

 

 

EEO Public File Report for WFLO FM & AM EEO public file report for station WFLO-FM and WFLO-AM in Farmville, Virginia This EEO public file report covers one year period ending June 1st, 2012. This EEO public file report is filed in station WFLO-FM’s and WFLO-AM’s public inspection file pursuant to section 73.2080(c)(6) of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rules. I am Francis E. Wood, Jr. general manager of Colonial Broadcasting Co., Inc. of Farmville, which includes WFLO-AM and WFLO-FM radio satations. Colonial Broadcasting Co.,Inc. of Farmville is a privately owned company. Our studios are located at 1582 Cumberland Road Farmville, Virginia. Presently, our company employs a total of seventeen (17) individuals. Eight (8) of these persons are full time employees; 30 hours or more. Currently, there are no employment vacancies and we anticipate no hiring in the near future. Colonial Broadcasting Co.,Inc of Farmville ia an equal opportunity employer and abides by both state and federal regulations and EEO guidelines set forth by the FCC.. Annual EEO full time employment report for station WFLO-FM and WFLO-AM in Farmville, Virginia As of June 1, 2012 Employee Name / Job Title / Date of Hire 1-Francis Eugene Wood, Jr. / General Manager / September 1971 2-Henry Fulcher / Announcer-Vice President / October 1956 3-Christine C. Wood / Program Director-Announcer / February 1986 4-Polly Davis / Sales Manager / April 1993 5-Christopher R. Brochon / Traffic Director-Office Manager-IT Advisor / September 1996 6-Jason Glenn / Sales Representative-Announcer / February 2011 7-Jordan Miles / News Correspondent-Announcer / February 2011 WFLO-Fm and WFLO-AM engaged in the following outreach activities during this period:

Last Updated ( Saturday, 23 July 2011 )