Staff
Melanie Overcast
As Executive Producer/Host of Footbridge Forum, Melanie is one of the voices you hear when you listen to the show. She asks guests questions and starts discussions about the Footbridge topic. Melanie has been with Footbridge for two semesters and is a senior in the broadcast journalism program. When not researching new topics or talking to guests, Melanie enjoys traveling - most recently to Ireland (a very cold place in January) She works on KECI's Montana Today show and strongly feels Meredith Viera's job will soon be in danger.
Kerry McKay
As Executive Producer/Host of Footbridge Forum, Kerry produces packages, co-hosts, and does basically an accumulation of every job. Kerry has been with Footbridge for three semesters and is a senior in the broadcast journalism program. When not booking guests, listening to packages, and putting up posters, Kerry enjoys traveling, reading good books, watching movies, dancing, participating in extreme activities with Tyler and cooking with Maritsa. She hopes to one day travel the whole world and write a childrens book.
Dan Boyce
Dan Boyce is a reporter for the Footbridge Forum. This is his first semester with the program, and he is a Junior in Broadcast News at UM. When not digging deep through the dirt for the loam of truth, Dan tries to spend his time Mountain biking or fishing (he succeeds at neither). He one day hopes to become a gardener of the truth for which he so vigilantly searches.
Lauren Pedrick
As Assistant Producer of Footbridge Forum, Lauren helps assist Melanie and Kerry. Lauren has been with Footbridge for one semester and is a senior in the broadcast journalism program. When not working on projects, or being famous at Famous Dave's, Lauren enjoys hiking, skiing, and playing with her dog Roxy. She hopes to one day to change the name of the show "Live with Regis and Kelly" to"Live with Lauren and Regis" .
Maritsa Georgiou
As Associate Producer of Footbridge Forum, Maritsa produces packages and stories for Footbridge Forum. Maritsa has been with Footbridge for one semester and is a junior/senior in the Broadcast Journalism Dept. When not writing stories, Maritsa enjoys relaxing and traveling. She hopes to one day travel the globe.
Melissa Berry
As an Associate Producer of Footbridge Forum, Melissa produces packages, and is learning the production side of things and as a first timer in Footbridge Forum, she just does what she's told with a with a smile. Melissa is a junior studying television production and minoring in psychology. She stays busy with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, giving tours as an Advocate, and working at KPAX. In the future, she would love to travel the world with a camera in her hand, or doing any other job that allows her to wear sweatpants.
Natalie T. Neumann
As Associate Producer of Footbridge Forum, Natalie does what she's told and does what she likes . . Generally, that means she helps find guests for the shows, produce packages, opens, and closes. This is Natalie's first semester with Footbridge. She is a sophomore studying Broadcast journalism and Communication Studies. When not going to class or working her two jobs, Natalie enjoys being a UM Advocate, volunteering and organizing her life! She hopes to one day work for the Associated Press in the United Nations headquarters, produce movie trailers (Like Cameron Diaz's character does in The Holiday), and/or be an creative director for an advertising agency, BUT most of all be happy!
Tyler Furry
As Graphic Designer of Footbridge Forum, Tyler designs the posters, and print ads for the upcoming radio forums. Tyler has been with Footbridge for one semester and is a Junior in the communication program. When not designing ads, Tyler enjoys skiing, hiking and living life to the very fullest. He hopes to one day be an environmental laywer and own his own organic nursery.
Chris Spencer
As production assistant of Footbridge Forum, Chris assists in set up and tear down of all the equipment for the program. Chris has been with Footbridge for one semester and is a junior in the Radio-TV Production program. When not screwing up and screwing around, Chris enjoys playing Uber Vids. He hopes to one day work for the Discovery Channel or rule the world.
Lindsey Scheetz
As an Associate Producer of Footbridge Forum Lindsey Scheetz the Jill of All Trades. Lindsey has been with Footbridge for one semester and is a sophomore in the pre-journalism program. When not working with footbridge, Lindsey enjoys reading, scrapbooking and spending time with her two dogs. She hopes to one day have a career in Broadcast Journalism as well as save every homeless animal in the world.
Danny Bobbe
As Music Maker Extroadinare, Danny started out as a print journalist, but didn't like the 10,000 word story deadlines, so he quit, theoretically. This is Danny's first year at Footbridge Forum. Danny is a senior and will graduating in December. He likes long walks on the beach, pina coladas, and walking the rain.
