Matt is the Director of Programming and the morning voice of The Drive Tucson. A Tucson native and proud Lineweaver, Vail Jr. High, and Rincon/Sabino alum, he’s been in radio since 1989 and, along with his amazing and talented team, has helped make The Drive Tucson one of the fastest-growing radio stations in town. More than just coworkers, the staff is like family, and that energy comes through every day. At the heart of it all is the tight-knit team that makes The Drive Tucson feel like home for both listeners and staff alike. And on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Matt's wife, Randi joins him. Their on-air chemistry is effortless—quick, witty, and completely unscripted. Whether it’s debating the best tacos in town, or explaining why Matt’s face never quite matches his emotions, leaving people to wonder if he’s thrilled or just mildly disappointed, their on-air energy keeps things unpredictable...because nothing tests a marriage quite like live radio and a room full of buttons.
In 1987 on a hot summer day in central Nebraska, Ken began his broadcasting career. Working in the broadcasting business coast to coast, the last stop has been in beautiful Tucson since 2001. You've heard him on the radio in Tucson on 93.7 KRQ, Z104.1, Mega 106.3 and now The Drive Tucson. He also runs Whats Up Tucson, the most followed Tucson news and information source on Twitter with over 125,000 followers. Our favorite part of all the work Ken does is his passion for made up holidays. He helped The Drive Tucson win a Nationally-recognized award as Arizona's Celebration Station! Ken can't get enough Tucson from the incredible Mexican food to the spectacular weather and the amazing people. Viva Tucson!
Mikey is the President of his P1 Nation and our resident "character-driven" personality. Mikey has one of those smooth voices that make you feel like you're being hugged. He has been broadcasting for over 35 years and began at age 17, right here in Tucson. Since then, his travels have taken him to cities like San Diego, Dallas and San Francisco. “I've been coming to Tucson every summer since I was a child to visit family. I have a love for Tucson deep down in my soul.“ Make sure to tune in to Mikey Monday through Friday from 3p to 7p. You will hear his cast of characters like Casey Kasem, Bob Ross, the Latin lover and of course, Cheech and Chong traffic.
Maria Mendez has spent most of her 24 years on the radio in her hometown here in Tucson. She has also graced the airwaves in Sacramento, CA and Nashville, TN, but Tucson is her tierra. She is an accomplished musician, artist, BPM nightclub disc jockey, and actress, who appeared in the Hollywood box office smash Three Amigos starring Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, and Martin Short. She is best known for her sense of humor and loves anything to do with social media, reading, all things paranormal, and the strange and unusual. Maria believes radio is a part of her soul. Maria says, “returning to Tucson radio is like coming home after a long trip away...I love it in Tucson."
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Leslie is a proud cheesehead and Packer-fan, in 1999 she moved to Tucson to work for Bobby Rich and has pretty much worked for him since! When asked about her favorite Tucson things, she says, "I'm still in awe of the Mountains and those stunning sunsets!" She gets excited for Monsoon season and will run outside to see and record it, then post it on our Facebook page (Rain Patrol Girl). Married with 3 step-kids and her husband Keith and Leslie do a podcast, "Love Marriage and all the crap in between" available on most podcast platforms! She loves to have fun with bright colors with her hair! "Yeah, I'm the girl with the bright hair!"
