Greg grew up in Connersville, IN and graduated at Connersville High School in 1974. While in high school Greg was a member of the first student television newscast which was pre-recorded in 1970. Greg is now a member of the Connersville High School Hall of Fame. After high school Greg went to Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. It was formally founded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1906, though its roots reach back a quarter-century earlier....

 majoring in speech and mass communications. While a sophomore in college he began working in radio.

Today

Since 1979 Greg has been the "Voice of the Colonels" for the Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University, commonly referred to as Eastern or by the acronym EKU by local residents, is an undergraduate and graduate teaching and research institution located in Richmond, Kentucky, U.S.A.. EKU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools...

 football and men's basketball team. Since starting announcing for EKU Greg has called FCS (formerly 1-AA) football National Championships and the Colonels appearances in the 2005 and 2007 NCAA Basketball Tournament. Greg also produces and hosts weekly coach's shows that air during the basketball and football seasons.Greg started working at ABC's affiliate WTVQ in Lexington, KY in May 1987 where he is a reporter.
Greg now lives in Richmond, KY with his wife Paula. He has three stepchildren: Amber , David and Kylee. His hobbies are traveling, reading, and hiking.

Awards/Honors

Connersville High School Hall of Fame

Kentucky Farm Bureau Communications Award (1993,2005)
^{Best reporting of agriculture issues in the state}

Many United Press International Awards

Many Associated Press Awards

Radio and Television News Directors Association'sEdward R. Murrow Award(1999)

"Christmas of an Uncertain Season"

4 Emmy Awards:
Marina's Story (2008)
The Avon Lady (2007)
He Loves to Beat People (2005)
A Year on Kentucky's Backroads (2003)

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