Professional Staff
Jim Mead
Director of UWW-TV
Years at UWW: 20
Hometown: Burlington, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “No man is a failure who has friends.” Clarence Odbody, It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
About Jim: Many creative examples I continue to incorporate into class lectures and labs are inspired by my early youth when I used to write short stories and create “television shows” with Fisher Price characters and play sets.
Joe Mabie
Video Production Manager
Years at UWW: 3
Hometown: Monona, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “Always go to other people’s funerals; otherwise, they won’t come to yours.” -Yogi Berra
About Joe: When not on campus, I’m likely searching out the area’s best cheeseburger, or I’m at a sporting event of any kind. I like to be as active as possible, whether that is golfing (both traditional and disc) in the summertime or curling in the wintertime.
Student Staff
Chris Aguilar
Student Producer, Live Event Producer
Year: Senior
Major: Electronic Media
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “The pen is mightier than the sword.”- Edward Bulwer-Lytton
About Chris: Hi! Working on TV has always been a dream of mine growing up, and now I’m getting paid to help produce it. My ultimate career goal is to work behind the scenes in sports media. In my free time, I like listening to music, hanging out with friends and family, and watching sports.
Grace Caputo
Student Producer, News & Entertainment Programming
Year: Sophomore
Major: Electronic Media & Film Studies
Hometown: Carol Stream, Illinois
Favorite Quote: “Carpe Diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.” – Dead Poets Society
About Grace: Previously during my freshman year, I was a co-host on The Whitewater Wind-down. I am excited to work on creative programs for UWW-TV this upcoming year, specifically Inside the Arts! In my free time you can finding me watching a film, listening to music, spending time with family and friends, or playing the trumpet with the Warhawk Marching Band!
Molly DeNucci
Student Supervisor, Marketing & Social Media
Year: Junior
Major: Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism
Minor: Electronic Media
Hometown: Cumberland, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “You were born to be an original, so do not die a duplicate.” – Sadie Robertson-Huff
About Molly: I started at UWW-TV the spring of 2025. I have been apart of creating the website, producing Social Media content, and programming. When I am not working at the station, you will find me at the ballpark. I am the Photographer and Social Media Specialist for UW-Whitewater Baseball. After college I hope to work in Major League Baseball. My other hobbies include shopping with family and friends, going to country concerts, and traveling.
Eydie Furnett
Student Video Production Specialist
Year: Junior
Major: Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism
Minor: Expressive Arts
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “I don’t wanna read a story. I wanna watch a story.” – Meatwad (Aqua Teen Hunger Force).
About Eydie: Hello! I am a journalism major who previously co-anchored Whitewater Wind-down. This upcoming semester, I plan to anchor for Wake-Up Whitewater, while writing scripts and assisting in event and sports coverage. I also work as a Video Production Assistant for the University Center! I enjoy petting dogs, playing with slime, and drawing in my spare time.
Ryan Halada
Student Producer, Sports Programming
Year: Sophomore
Major: Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism
Minor: Communications
Hometown: Kimberly, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.” – Vince Lombardi
About Ryan: I hope to be somewhere in sports media. Some hobbies of mine are cooking, lifting, watching sports, playing video games, being outdoors, and traveling. My favorite sport to follow is baseball, but I also love football and basketball.
Josh Jacobi
Student Supervisor, Sports Programming
Year: Senior
Major: Electronic Media
Minor: Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism
Hometown: Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vince Lombardi
About Josh: Hi, I’m Josh. Video production has been my life. I love making videos so much that I’m majoring in it! Once I graduate from college, I plan to work either out of a production truck at sporting events or end up on a movie set somewhere. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and sports, going on drives, listening to music, hanging out with friends, and playing with my dogs back home.
Lewis Lea
Student Producer, Entertainment Programming
Year: Junior
Major: Film Studies
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “Trust is built through actions, not words.” – Chris Redfield
About Lewis: Lewis is a new member of the UWW TV crew. He is excited to not only learn how to produce and learn how to work with cameras and set up, but also to work with the staff. He hopes to use what he learns from UWW TV to help with his future career goal of working in film.
Bree Loushine
Student Asst. Supervisor, Sports & Live Event Programming
Year: Sophomore
Major: Occupational Safety and Health – BS
Minor: Electronic Media
Hometown: Monona, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “Safety and health for all.” – Salus Et Sanitas Omnibus
About Bree: Hi, my name is Bree! I love working at UWWTV; the staff is incredible, and I enjoy being part of all the live sporting events. I have always been passionate about electronic media and hope to continue utilizing audiovisual tools in my future role as a safety professional.
Malachi Nielsen
Student Asst. Supervisor, Technical Operations
Year: Senior
Major: Electronic Media
Hometown: Sauk City, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” – Elbert Hubbard
About Malachi: Malachi is an Electronic Media major and a new addition to UWW-TV. He hopes to become a film editor in the future. He loves Star Wars, his Xbox, and Kanye West.
Betsabe Ramos
Student Supervisor, News Update & 800 West Programming
Year: Junior
Major: Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism & Film Studies
Hometown: Oregon, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “God is the only one who can love everything you are despite everything you are not.”
About Betsabe: Hi! Some fun facts about me are that I enjoy creating content, including photography and videography. I also enjoy movies, music, and the color pink! As I enter my third year of working at UWW-TV, I am so excited to gain responsibilities and mentor others in the process.
Ramsey Richards
Student Supervisor, Technical Operations
Year: Senior
Major: Electronic Media
Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “I am always doing what I cannot do, so that I may learn how to do it.” – Pablo Picasso
About Ramsey: I have been working at UWW-TV for many years and I love working with great people.
Gabe Sadoski
Student Supervisor, Sports Programming
Year: Junior
Major: Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism
Minor: Electronic Media
Hometown: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain
About Gabe: I am majoring in Journalism (BPW) with a minor in Electronic Media while pursuing a Sports Communications Certificate. I will be apart of the broadcast team for football this season as well. I hope to one day work in sports media covering basketball and/or football. In my free time, I love to listen to music, play video games, visit record stores, bake, and spend time with friends and family.
Hunter Sandee
Student Video Production Specialist
Year: Senior
Major: Electronic Media
Hometown: Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “Once you do the hard stuff, it becomes not that hard.”– Rigby
About Hunter: Hi! My name is Hunter, and my career goal is to become a film editor or sound engineer. In my free time, I like to bake, garden, listen to music, and play PC games. I also like One Piece, Lord of the Rings, Porter Robinson, and my awesome cat Melmen!
Kayla See
Student Producer, News & Entertainment Programming
Year: Senior
Major: Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism & English
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
About Kayla: In my free time, one of my favorite hobbies is writing poetry. I have two cats named Pepper and Rocky. I have also played the violin for over 10 years.
John Venable
Student Producer, Entertainment Programming
Year: Junior
Major: Film Studies
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “Building the future and keeping the past alive are one and the same thing.” – Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid)
About John: I love expanding my horizons and learning new things! I hope to produce stories that inspire.
Peyton Walz
Student Supervisor, News Studio Programming
Year: Junior
Major: Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism
Hometown: New London, Wisconsin
Favorite Quote: “Never believe anyone who says you don’t deserve what you want.” – Taylor Swift
About Peyton: I am a student employee specializing in News and Entertainment going into my sophomore year with one year of experience at UWW-TV. I have worked on an original UWWTV show called The Whitewater Wind-down and am excited to expand my projects in this upcoming school year.
Sam Way
Student Asst. Supervisor, Sports Update Programming
