Meet the Voices of KGVY

For more than four decades, KGVY has been Southern Arizona's hometown radio station. Meet the personalities who bring you the music, information, and community connection that make KGVY your Familiar Favorites station.

The familiar voices you hear every day on KGVY have decades of broadcasting experience and a passion for serving Southern Arizona. Get to know the personalities who bring you the music, information and community connection that make KGVY your hometown radio station.

Bill "The Hammer"

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Bill is from Chicago, Illinois, and is a die-hard Cubs fan. He loves Chicago pizza, roast beef and Vienna red hot dogs. Bill began his radio career at a small station in Sun City, Arizona, playing big band music.

Over the years he worked at KNIX in Phoenix, KUZZ in Bakersfield, KUUX in Hobbs, New Mexico and KIIM in Tucson. Bill enjoys the family atmosphere of KGVY and appreciates how his career has come full circle at a community-focused radio station.

Bill earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management from Quincy University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He enjoys bowling, golf, softball, photography and writing poetry, with two published poems to his credit.

Guy Atchley

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Guy Atchley began his broadcasting career in 1968. After four years in radio, he spent more than four decades in television news before returning to his radio roots.

Having covered Southern Arizona news for more than 34 years, Guy is a familiar face and voice throughout the community. Today he shares the music that he and his listeners grew up with.

Guy served as Grand Marshal of the Tucson Rodeo Parade in 2019 and continues to pursue his passion for photography while entertaining listeners on KGVY.

Andy Taylor

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Born in England and immigrating to California in 1964, Andy grew up listening to the sounds of Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller. Those musical influences, combined with the radio personalities of the 60s, 70s and 80s, inspired him to attend broadcasting school in 1987.

Andy joined KGVY in 2009 and serves as Program Director, Afternoon Host, Technical Support Specialist and Video Production Coordinator. In addition to his duties at KGVY, he is the host and creator of the nationally syndicated TechtalkRadio program.

When not behind the microphone, Andy enjoys filmmaking, acting, graphic design, photography and exploring the latest technology. He also maintains the KGVY website and produces video content for the station and community organizations throughout Southern Arizona.

Bob Kale

On Air Personality

Originally from Chicago, Bob Kale traded snowy winters and Chicago-style hot dogs for the sunshine of Southern Arizona. After moving to Nogales in the mid-1980s, he began his broadcasting career serving listeners in Nogales and Tucson.

Over the years, Bob's radio journey took him throughout the western United States, including Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon and Washington. Along the way he built a reputation for connecting with listeners through great music and a friendly on-air style.

Today Bob is proud to be part of the KGVY family, sharing Familiar Favorites and helping listeners enjoy the soundtrack of their lives. When he's not on the air, you'll often find him following his favorite baseball teams and enjoying life in Southern Arizona.

Kevin Thornton

On Air Personality

Kevin Thornton's broadcasting journey began in upstate New York during the mid-1980s, where he developed a passion for radio and connecting with listeners through music and conversation.

While his professional career led him into higher education, radio always remained close to his heart. After relocating to Green Valley following retirement, Kevin found the opportunity to return to the microphone and become part of the KGVY family.

Today, Kevin enjoys sharing Familiar Favorites with listeners throughout Southern Arizona while continuing to serve the community that he proudly calls home. For Kevin, being back on the air isn't just a job—it's a chance to do what he loves every day.

Steve Wagner

On Air Personality

Steve Wagner's radio career began during the 1980s at WPGM Radio in Danville, Pennsylvania while attending college. It was there that he discovered a love for broadcasting and connecting with audiences through local radio.

In 1989, Steve moved to California to pursue a career in elementary education. After spending 26 rewarding years in the classroom, he retired and relocated to Green Valley in 2015, looking forward to a quieter pace of life.

Retirement didn't last long. Steve joined KGVY in 2016 as the station's Internet Reporter, helping create social media content and keeping listeners informed about community events. In 2018, he expanded his role to include on-air duties, bringing his enthusiasm, experience and love of music to KGVY listeners throughout Southern Arizona.