The now "Voice of the Dreadnaughts" began broadcasting games in 1996. As a graduate of Lakeland High School he has been proud to be part of all 5A State Championships as a student or broadcaster. Several highlights include broadcasting the National Championship game in Miami and two state title games at Florida Field in Gainesville his alma mater.
After graduating from the University of Florida with a BA in Economics, Tim joined MetLife Financial Services. During his 15 year career he has become known as a true financial resource to many Central Florida residents and business owners alike. As part of his practice, Tim teaches Financial Education classes across the country to churches, Fortune 500 companies, schools and small businesses. His ability to simply communicate and explain sound financial advice seems to translate into his play by play. Tim offers to his clients a comprehensive approach including all aspects of investing, risk management and banking services.
Tim is a long time resident of Lakeland and attends the First Baptist Church at the Mall. He married his best friend Melissa in 1996 and adores being daddy to Olivia and Amanda-Beth who are fast becoming true Dreadnaught fans.
Steve Howard -- Color Commentator
Producer / Analyst
Steve is a 40 year radio veteran, beginning his career in radio right here in Polk County. Steve got his first break in radio at WSIR in his hometown, Winter Haven but also worked at other area stations including WPLA in Plant City. He was hired by WONN Program Director Dave Day in 1984 as an air personality and a year later promoted to Program Director when Day transferred to sister station WPCV. In 1985 he also assumed the duties of Production Manager of WONN and WPCV. From 1996 to 2006 Steve was Station Manager for Hall Communications’ Big 4 stations in Lakeland, WONN, WPCV, WLKF and WWRZ and today (2006) continues to work for the company.
A former alumnus of Auburndale and Winter Haven high schools, he's seen the Dreadnaughts crush opponents for many years, but never "up close and personal" until he took over producer and color-commentary duties for WLKF radio's Dreadnaught broadcasts when Hall Communications brought the 'naughts back to the airwaves in 2001. Since that time, Steve's become a huge 'naughts fan, and looks forward to Lakeland Football every Friday night, whether at home or on the road. Steve's short-term dream is to spend the evening of December 8th at Dolphin Stadium in Miami watching the Dreadnaughts battle for their third consecutive State Title.
