Sherry L. Griffin – Station Manager
The lovely and talented lady of VOAR Christian radio, Station Manager, Sherry Griffin, has been involved in Christian radio for over 20 years. Sherry first got involved with VOAR as a teenager back in the 1980′s. Her only complaint with working in radio is that her friends can’t hear her too well when she walks under a bridge!
Sherry is very proud of her Newfoundland heritage, and the fact that VOAR has such an amazing history in our province. She is thrilled at being a part of such a unique ministry, and getting the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people through VOAR. Her vision for VOAR as the ministry continues to grow, is to follow the Lord’s leading, and share God’s message of hope through Jesus Christ, with as many people as possible.
Tina Taylor – Communications Director
Tina Taylor has been working with VOAR for the Last 8 years. Tina serves as VOAR’s Communication Director, which makes her responsible for fund raising, promotions and public relations. Tina is also the person who receipts your donations. Above you see Tina with her family, husband Paul, and children, Andrew and Nathan. Tina is also the host of VOAR’s request show, you can call and request your favorite song at 745-8627 or 1-888-740-8627 weekdays from 12 until 2 pm.
Mark Worden – On-air Production
Mark Worden is VOAR’s Production Director and is a “transplanted” Newfoundlander. He comes originally from Saint John, New Brunswick and moved here in June of 1992 after meeting his wife, Sharon Oakley in Saint John. He arrived in Newfoundland for the first time on June 19, 1992…a year later on June 19, 1993 they became engaged, and another year later on June 19, 1994 they were married. Now they are the proud parents of three beautiful daughters, Amy, Emily and Katie.
Mark is very pleased to be serving the Lord in this position at VOAR. He hopes that VOAR’s listeners will be blessed through the music and programming that is available on VOAR.
Kevin Kroeker – Music Director
Kevin has been with VOAR for 4 years. He is our beloved music director and resident expert on all things related to sweets & sugar. He is also a “transplanted” Newfoundlander. Kevin originally comes from the far, far away lands to the west. He is somewhat of an oddity, but we love him… Kevin’s responsible for the new music that comes into the station. So if you’re an artist and you’d like to have your cd heard then contact Kevin and have a chat.
Janet Poirier – Assistant Music Director
Janet joined our staff in the fall of 2011. She is helping to get our new media library up and running.
Brian Matthews – Chief Engineer
Brian began his career in broadcasting at VOAR s Freshwater Road studios when he was 15, it was 1968, since then he’s worked in commercial radio in Toronto Ont., Port Hawksbury NS and St. John’s, when he could, he volunteered his engineering services here at VOAR for some 30 years. In 2011 God returned him to his roots in broadcasting, VOAR and he’s happy to be back. His role here is to take care of the technical side of VOAR, the equipment that provides the sound that you hear from your radio, Bell Satellite TV or computer. If you have any problems or questions about the technical side of VOAR you can email Brian at bmatthews@voar.org.