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Meet the 13 ON YOUR SIDE team

Mark Skol

Mark Skol, Jr. is the Weekend Sports Anchor/MSJ at WZZM.
Justin Bachman

This Cleveland, Ohio native is happy to be back in the Midwest.
Catherine Behrendt

Catherine serves on the station's management team, overseeing Programming and Community Projects.
Michael Behrens

Michael brings his years of experience, having worked in TV since 2012, to West Michigan. You can catch Michael Weekends on 13 On Your Side!
Nate Belt

While he loved his time in North Carolina, Nate is happy to be back home and sharing the stories of the community he grew up in.
Charlie Tinker

Charlie joined the 13 ON YOUR SIDE team in October of 2021 as a general assignment reporter.
Blake Hansen

Blake joined the 13 ON YOUR SIDE weather team in October 2021 as the weekend morning meteorologist.
Juliet Dragos

Juliet joined WZZM 13 News as weeknight anchor in April of 1991.
Andrea Flores

Andrea loves how every day is different in news, and she’s excited to now tell West Michigan stories every day.
Joshua Vinson

Joshua Vinson is a Chicagoland native that loves news, weather, and sports.
Carla Bayron

Carla Bayron joins 13 ON YOUR SIDE as a multimedia journalist. Her passion is crime and court stories.
Matt Gard

Matt Gard's official title at 13 ON YOUR SIDE is Senior Producer, but he does a little bit of everything.
Kayla Crandall

Kayla serves as a multiplatform producer at 13 ON YOUR SIDE.
Alana Holland

She's a graduate of Grand Valley State University, with double majors in Broadcasting and Journalism.
Samantha Jacques

Sam's undeniable desire to learn more about science and communicate the importance of STEM education drove her into Meteorology.
Dave Kaechele

Dave Kaechele is the traffic reporter for 13 ON YOUR SIDE Mornings.
Val Lego

Val Lego is a health reporter and co-host on My West Michigan at 13 ON YOUR SIDE in Grand Rapids, Mich.
George Lessens

George became 13 ON YOUR SIDE's Chief Meteorologist in July 2001.
Keely Lovern

Keely joins us from Youngstown, Ohio where she worked as a reporter and weekend evening anchor for more than two and a half years.
Kirk Montgomery

Kirk is also an actor and singer. He has appeared in several independent films and recorded a number of CDs for charity.
Veronica Ortega

Veronica became a journalist because of her passion for storytelling and to tell stories that matter in local communities.
Jay Plyburn

Jay is an anchor on 13 ON YOUR SIDE Mornings with a flair for performance and a hunger for adventure.
Emily Scarlett

She’s excited to be returning to her home state of Michigan after working out of state for nearly a decade.
Jamal Spencer

Jamal Spencer is the Sports Director at 13 ON YOUR SIDE in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Meredith TerHaar

13 ON YOUR SIDE, the TEGNA owned ABC affiliate in Grand Rapids, MI, is pleased to announce the return of Meredith TerHaar as the new Morning Anchor.