Jim Callow

Jim Callow has dedicated his career to radio, a career marked by excellence, innovation, and a profound commitment to the art of broadcasting.

Starting at the age of 15, Callow began his life in broadcasting at WAGN-AM in Menominee, Michigan as a weekend and evening announcer. He was assisting the news department when he was still in high school and also began learning the technical side of the business.

He expanded his engineering knowledge at Michigan Tech and helped put WLST-FM on the air in 1976. He served roles at Marinette area radio stations as operations manager, chief engineer, news director, and general manager. He was co-owner of WCJL AM and FM in Marinette from 1978 to 1992.

After a brief break from radio, Callow returned in 2007 to lead a five-station group in Marinette purchased by Armada Media, where he continues to serve as operation manager and chief engineer, while also co-hosting the “Chuck and Jim Morning Show” on WHYB-FM and WAGN-AM.

Callow is involved in the Marinette community, serving on local boards and committees aimed at community improvement. He served as entertainment director of the Menominee Waterfront Festival from 1984 to 2019.

Callow is known at the station and in the community as someone who can get things done and he’s credited with making the stations the success they are today.