Paul Dingeman
Hometown: St. Clair
Roles at CTV: Executive Director
Executive Director, Paul Dingeman has served the City of St. Clair since the 80's as Chairperson of the St. Clair Cable Commission. Paul's background included over 13 years in Radio Broadcasting in Charlotte, Port Huron, and Detroit, where he served in various capacities from On - Air Personality to Sales, and Sales Management. Paul has guided the programming efforts of a great group of local Volunteers. There has been--and contuines to--be a group of over forty(40) people who produce programming for CTV. Many of those young volunteers have gone on to careers in broadcasting at WDIV- Detroit, WNBC- New York, MTV, National Geographic, and numerous careers in Hollywood as editors and producers. Paul feels one of his greatest accomplishments has been watching the Volunteers succeed in the broadcasting and digital media fields.
Since the first broadcast (consisting of one camera and one microphone) covering the St. Clair "Imagination Station Build" in the Fall 1994, to today, 1000's and 1000's of hours of local community television, high school sports, city council and commission meetings, community meetings, and news events have become the daily fare on CTV. Paul has done it all...acted as program host, director, producer, and executive producer on many of the CTV programs.
Paul serves on many community boards in the area, including Rotary Club of St. Clair, YMCA Marketing Committee, St. Clair TEC Academy Board, and has received various awards from the Rotary, St. Clair County Community Mental Health, St. Clair Chamber of Commerce, and other community groups to mention a few.
Roles at CTV: Executive Director
Executive Director, Paul Dingeman has served the City of St. Clair since the 80's as Chairperson of the St. Clair Cable Commission. Paul's background included over 13 years in Radio Broadcasting in Charlotte, Port Huron, and Detroit, where he served in various capacities from On - Air Personality to Sales, and Sales Management. Paul has guided the programming efforts of a great group of local Volunteers. There has been--and contuines to--be a group of over forty(40) people who produce programming for CTV. Many of those young volunteers have gone on to careers in broadcasting at WDIV- Detroit, WNBC- New York, MTV, National Geographic, and numerous careers in Hollywood as editors and producers. Paul feels one of his greatest accomplishments has been watching the Volunteers succeed in the broadcasting and digital media fields.
Since the first broadcast (consisting of one camera and one microphone) covering the St. Clair "Imagination Station Build" in the Fall 1994, to today, 1000's and 1000's of hours of local community television, high school sports, city council and commission meetings, community meetings, and news events have become the daily fare on CTV. Paul has done it all...acted as program host, director, producer, and executive producer on many of the CTV programs.
Paul serves on many community boards in the area, including Rotary Club of St. Clair, YMCA Marketing Committee, St. Clair TEC Academy Board, and has received various awards from the Rotary, St. Clair County Community Mental Health, St. Clair Chamber of Commerce, and other community groups to mention a few.
Jerry Bassett
Hometown: Marine City
Roles at CTV: Co-host of Sportszone and on-air sports announcer.
Favorite part of working at CTV: Getting a chance to "talk about sports", something I always enjoyed doing, is only one aspect. Meeting the fun people at CTV is another, and being able to be a part of the sports programs in the area is still another. Married to my wife Dianna, we have three grown children and six grandchildren. I grew up in this area and played football, basketball, and baseball at Marine City High School. I also played basketball at St. Clair County Community College for a short time before going into the Military in early 1969. You can normally find me on the golf course these days as my "running" days are pretty much behind me.
Roles at CTV: Co-host of Sportszone and on-air sports announcer.
Favorite part of working at CTV: Getting a chance to "talk about sports", something I always enjoyed doing, is only one aspect. Meeting the fun people at CTV is another, and being able to be a part of the sports programs in the area is still another. Married to my wife Dianna, we have three grown children and six grandchildren. I grew up in this area and played football, basketball, and baseball at Marine City High School. I also played basketball at St. Clair County Community College for a short time before going into the Military in early 1969. You can normally find me on the golf course these days as my "running" days are pretty much behind me.
Jordan Huffman
Hometown: St. Clair
Roles at CTV: Director of Focus Program, Replay Technician, Camera Man
Favorite aspect of working at CTV: Friday night football games with the CTV staff Short Bio: I enjoy film making and skateboarding in the Blue Water area. In the Fall of 2010 I will be attending the Motion Pictures Institute of Michigan. I am proud to say that i started my career with CTV and am looking forward as using this as the foundation of a career in film making.
Roles at CTV: Director of Focus Program, Replay Technician, Camera Man
Favorite aspect of working at CTV: Friday night football games with the CTV staff Short Bio: I enjoy film making and skateboarding in the Blue Water area. In the Fall of 2010 I will be attending the Motion Pictures Institute of Michigan. I am proud to say that i started my career with CTV and am looking forward as using this as the foundation of a career in film making.
Erik Janiszewski
Hometown: Port Huron
Roles at CTV: Direct/Produce
Favorite aspect of working at CTV: I get to try a lot of different things. When I'm working on a project and I have an idea, I have the freedom to explore it. If it works, great! If it's a flop then that's OK too, I just try something else.
Hello! My name is Erik Janiszewski, but Erik J is a lot easier to say, spell, and remember, so I try to stick with that. I do a ton of different things here at CTV and I love it! Right now I am focused on directing and producing our weekly TV shows as well as working on special projects. I really enjoy television production as well as animation and graphic design and I plan on starting my own production company in the future.
Roles at CTV: Direct/Produce
Favorite aspect of working at CTV: I get to try a lot of different things. When I'm working on a project and I have an idea, I have the freedom to explore it. If it works, great! If it's a flop then that's OK too, I just try something else.
Hello! My name is Erik Janiszewski, but Erik J is a lot easier to say, spell, and remember, so I try to stick with that. I do a ton of different things here at CTV and I love it! Right now I am focused on directing and producing our weekly TV shows as well as working on special projects. I really enjoy television production as well as animation and graphic design and I plan on starting my own production company in the future.
Doreen Kephart
Hometown: Marine City, MI
Roles at CTV: Cameraperson for high school football and sometimes soccer.
Favorite aspect of working at CTV: Being at the stadium on a Friday night for a home football game with our great crew and having one of the best seats in the house (top of the pressbox) through the lens of my camera.
I got involved with CTV through my husband and kids, who were short handed for a broadcast of a soccer game one day, and said "Hey - can you aim and focus?". I love football and all kinds of sports, so I really enjoy learning the plays, trying to predict the receiver or running back who will take the play for a touchdown. My rooftop camera companion has been Becky Tenniswood for at least 5 years now. She and all of our crew work hard to make each game the best for our local sports fans!
Roles at CTV: Cameraperson for high school football and sometimes soccer.
Favorite aspect of working at CTV: Being at the stadium on a Friday night for a home football game with our great crew and having one of the best seats in the house (top of the pressbox) through the lens of my camera.
I got involved with CTV through my husband and kids, who were short handed for a broadcast of a soccer game one day, and said "Hey - can you aim and focus?". I love football and all kinds of sports, so I really enjoy learning the plays, trying to predict the receiver or running back who will take the play for a touchdown. My rooftop camera companion has been Becky Tenniswood for at least 5 years now. She and all of our crew work hard to make each game the best for our local sports fans!
Bryan Neiman
Stephanie Neiman, Alpena MI, married 15 years
Eliza, age 7, and Ruby, age 5
Hal Neiman St. Clair, MI & Jean (Schmidt) Neiman, Richmond MI.
Bryan John Neiman
Born: 2/11/1972
Ann Arbor MI
Family
Wife:
Children:
Parents:
Graduated from Capital University, Columbus, OH with a BA in Organizational
Communication
- After graduating from Capital University in June of 1994, my first job was a
paid internship at Alpena General Hospital in the human resources department. I was
assigned special projects ranging from implementing a new employee identification
badge program, to data entry of union grievances.
- In June of 1997 after receiving her Master’s degree in social work from
Western Michigan University my wife began work with Hospice of Winston Salem, in
Winston-Salem North Carolina. I began my career with a specialty food retailer, The
Fresh Market Inc. It was at The Fresh Market that I really learned the heart of the
grocery industry, and discovered a new found love for food. The Fresh Market is an
upscale European style market emphasizing fresh produce and flowers, quality fresh cut
meat, and an in store bakery and deli. I started as an Assistant manager in Winston-
Salem NC and after one year was promoted to store manager. We moved around
with The Fresh Market and ended up in Indianapolis, IN where I opened the first Fresh
Market in the state. Before leaving to come home to Michigan, I worked as a District
Manager for The Fresh Market, over-seeing stores in Carmel Indiana, Lexington and
Louisville KY, Cincinnati and Columbus Ohio, and Rochester Hill MI.
- When the Farmer Jack in St. Clair became available, Neiman’s was not looking
for another store, but we couldn't pass up a great deal in my dad's hometown. So two
years later, with lots of hard work and an amazing staff, we are having
Eliza, age 7, and Ruby, age 5
Hal Neiman St. Clair, MI & Jean (Schmidt) Neiman, Richmond MI.
Bryan John Neiman
Born: 2/11/1972
Ann Arbor MI
Family
Wife:
Children:
Parents:
Graduated from Capital University, Columbus, OH with a BA in Organizational
Communication
- After graduating from Capital University in June of 1994, my first job was a
paid internship at Alpena General Hospital in the human resources department. I was
assigned special projects ranging from implementing a new employee identification
badge program, to data entry of union grievances.
- In June of 1997 after receiving her Master’s degree in social work from
Western Michigan University my wife began work with Hospice of Winston Salem, in
Winston-Salem North Carolina. I began my career with a specialty food retailer, The
Fresh Market Inc. It was at The Fresh Market that I really learned the heart of the
grocery industry, and discovered a new found love for food. The Fresh Market is an
upscale European style market emphasizing fresh produce and flowers, quality fresh cut
meat, and an in store bakery and deli. I started as an Assistant manager in Winston-
Salem NC and after one year was promoted to store manager. We moved around
with The Fresh Market and ended up in Indianapolis, IN where I opened the first Fresh
Market in the state. Before leaving to come home to Michigan, I worked as a District
Manager for The Fresh Market, over-seeing stores in Carmel Indiana, Lexington and
Louisville KY, Cincinnati and Columbus Ohio, and Rochester Hill MI.
- When the Farmer Jack in St. Clair became available, Neiman’s was not looking
for another store, but we couldn't pass up a great deal in my dad's hometown. So two
years later, with lots of hard work and an amazing staff, we are having
Jason Robbins
Hometown: St. Clair
Roles at CTV: Video tape Marine City Commission Meeting
Favorite aspect of working at CTV: Its were I started in the broadcasting industry. It is also just fun to do on my spare time.I originally got started in television while going to school at St. Clair TEC taking the Digital Media Technology course during its first year. Shortly after I was introduced to Paul Dingemen and started doing Focus and sporting events. After high school I went to school at Specs Howard School of Media Arts for television production. During that time I still did some programs for CTV, and after I graduated I got hired by the City of Richmond as their Cable Coordinator. I am a huge film buff and hope to make my own movie very shortly.
Roles at CTV: Video tape Marine City Commission Meeting
Favorite aspect of working at CTV: Its were I started in the broadcasting industry. It is also just fun to do on my spare time.I originally got started in television while going to school at St. Clair TEC taking the Digital Media Technology course during its first year. Shortly after I was introduced to Paul Dingemen and started doing Focus and sporting events. After high school I went to school at Specs Howard School of Media Arts for television production. During that time I still did some programs for CTV, and after I graduated I got hired by the City of Richmond as their Cable Coordinator. I am a huge film buff and hope to make my own movie very shortly.
Ryan Scott Westerhof
Hometown: East China
Role at CTV: camera man
Favorite aspect of working at CTV: getting to be apart of the community and working with all of my nice co-workers
My dad's name is Scott, my mom is Nancy. I have a sister named Katie. I love to golf and hunt as well as spending time in the outdoors. I have 1 year of experience as a camera man.
Role at CTV: camera man
Favorite aspect of working at CTV: getting to be apart of the community and working with all of my nice co-workers
My dad's name is Scott, my mom is Nancy. I have a sister named Katie. I love to golf and hunt as well as spending time in the outdoors. I have 1 year of experience as a camera man.
Robert Wheeler
Hometown: St. Clair
Roles at CTV: Producer, camera operator, audio, host of Sports Zone and play-by-play announcer for St. Clair Football
Bob Wheeler was born and raised in St. Clair. He is a 1971 graduate of St. Clair High School. Bob attended Eastern Michigan University (1975 & 85), majoring in Music education. For the past 32 years, Wheeler has taught in East China Schools. He has taught Band, 5th grade, 6th grade, and Computer Education. Bob is married to Lori. He has four children--Jodi, Kristin, Robbie and TerriLynn. He also has nine grandchildren.
Roles at CTV: Producer, camera operator, audio, host of Sports Zone and play-by-play announcer for St. Clair Football
Bob Wheeler was born and raised in St. Clair. He is a 1971 graduate of St. Clair High School. Bob attended Eastern Michigan University (1975 & 85), majoring in Music education. For the past 32 years, Wheeler has taught in East China Schools. He has taught Band, 5th grade, 6th grade, and Computer Education. Bob is married to Lori. He has four children--Jodi, Kristin, Robbie and TerriLynn. He also has nine grandchildren.
Craig Zimmerman
Hometown: Marine City
Roles at CTV: Play by Play Announcer
Favorite aspect of working at CTV: Just being a part of the program
Wife: Diane, Daughter: Aubrey - 2010 Michigan State Graduate, Son: Chad-Attends University of Michigan
President of Premier Business Products which specializes in the sale/lease/service of Copiers and Printers, Craig has been very active in the copier business since 1985...and claims to be the ONLY Copierologist in the World ! When not working, Craig can be seen around town at many Mariner sporting events with Diane his wife of 23 years. Craig's # 1 hobby takes place at East China Stadium on Friday nights August thru November and many times has remarked that with the MARINER PROGRAM and the stands filled to near capacity wishes the football season would last at least 28 weeks. You can usually find Craig along with Jerry Bassett in the press box at East China Stadium doing the Play by Play for CTV.....or at the basketball games doing the same. It's a joy to be part of the program and call the Mariner victories !
Roles at CTV: Play by Play Announcer
Favorite aspect of working at CTV: Just being a part of the program
Wife: Diane, Daughter: Aubrey - 2010 Michigan State Graduate, Son: Chad-Attends University of Michigan
President of Premier Business Products which specializes in the sale/lease/service of Copiers and Printers, Craig has been very active in the copier business since 1985...and claims to be the ONLY Copierologist in the World ! When not working, Craig can be seen around town at many Mariner sporting events with Diane his wife of 23 years. Craig's # 1 hobby takes place at East China Stadium on Friday nights August thru November and many times has remarked that with the MARINER PROGRAM and the stands filled to near capacity wishes the football season would last at least 28 weeks. You can usually find Craig along with Jerry Bassett in the press box at East China Stadium doing the Play by Play for CTV.....or at the basketball games doing the same. It's a joy to be part of the program and call the Mariner victories !
