Professional Experience:
    -News 5 Today Traffic Producer, WB 64
    Freelance Reporter and Channel 9 News
    intern...all located in the "Queen City" of
    Cincinnati.
News Philosophy:
    -I want to work side by side with the
    community. Not only in front or behind the
    camera, but with the people of Jackson. Local
    news should be a source of information a
    community can trust.
Education:
    -B.A. in Journalism from the University of Kentucky. GO BIG BLUE!
Place of Birth:
    -Cincinnati, Ohio
Hobbies/Interests:
    -I am a sports fanatic! I love cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals,
    golfing with my Pops and Brother and riding horses with my Mother.
    Traveling is another passion of mine. I love discovering new and
    exciting places.
Family:
    -Patti and Max Montoya holding down the fort in northern KY, and Twin
    (little-big brother) Matthew, living the dream in Hollywood, California.
    I'm older by two minutes, but he towers over me at 6'5".
Pets:
    -5 horses, 5 dogs and 2 barn cats...and of course, they all stayed home
    on our farm.
Favorite Web Sites:
    -foxnews.com, cnn.com, espn.com and weather.com
Favorite Books and Movies:
    -Shakespeare in Love, Selena, Titanic, Anchor Man, The Goonies and 
    Disney Classics.
Likes Best about TN:
    -The southern hospitality and charm!
Most Interesting Assignment:
    -A murder story in Dyersburg.  I ended up getting followed by some guy
    after I left the scene. I had to call the police for assistance.
Favorite Quote:
    -Don't give up, don't ever give up." - Jimmy Valvano