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Meet the 13 ON YOUR SIDE team

Brent Ashcroft

Life, and often times one's career, can be a book of chapters. In the spirit of that metaphor, I have started a new chapter since returning to 13 ON YOUR SIDE.
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.
Angela Cunningham

It may sound cliché but I knew I wanted to be a journalist since very early in my childhood.
Juliet Dragos

Juliet joined WZZM 13 News as weeknight anchor in April of 1991.
Julie Flynn

Throughout her career, Julie has won numerous awards, including five Emmy Awards and a Regional Edward R. Murrow award for Best Newscast.
Matt Gard
Laura Hartman

Laura Hartman is the morning meteorologist at 13 ON YOUR SIDE in Grand Rapids, Mich.
John Hogan

John Hogan made the transition from newspapers to television in November 2013.
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.
Mike Lacett

Mike Lacett is the weekend sports anchor/reporter for 13 On Your Side.
Nick LaFave

Yooper. Anchor. Asks lots of questions.
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.
Sarah Makuta

When she’s not working Sarah enjoys spending time with her friends and exploring fun cities like Grand Rapids.
Jeremy Marr

Jeremy started working at the station in January of 2019.
Amy McNeel

As a digital producer at WZZM13, Amy writes stories for the web, updates the website and keeps track of the station’s social media accounts.
Jon Mills

Jon Mills is a multi skilled journalist at 13 ON YOUR SIDE in Grand Rapids, Mich. specializing in reporting on lakeshore stories.
Kirk Montgomery

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

Emma joined 13 ON YOUR SIDE in Grand Rapids, Mich. in July of 2016 as an addition to the Watchdog team.
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.
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.
Sasha Zidar

Sasha is a digital content producer for 13 ON YOUR SIDE. She started at the station in March 2019 as a Lifestyle TV host on The Exchange and My West Michigan show.