Prior to his retirement in April of 2026, Ron Jolly hosted the morning program on WTCM NewsTalk 580-Traverse City, MI for 32 years. Over the course of his 43-year career in broadcasting Ron has conducted over 10,000 interviews including top political leaders, bestselling authors and local community leaders across Northern Michigan.
His program was named Best Morning Show by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters several times.
Prior to his talk radio career, Ron won numerous state and national awards as a radio newscaster, and anchored morning newscasts on WGTU-TV 29&8 in Traverse City.
He authored the Northern Michigan Almanac (University of Michigan Press, 2005), and co-authored Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Almanac (University of Michigan Press, 2010).
As a high school student, Ron worked as a Congressional Page on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
He has served on the boards of numerous non-profit organizations, as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW Michigan and the Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative and as a host for several exchange students.
He and his wife Laura (and dog Wrigley) make their home in Acme, Michigan where they enjoy hiking, skiing, reading and exploring beautiful Northern Michigan.
Schedule
5:30 – 6:15 pm
Doors Open and Social Time (Cash Bar)
6:15 – 7:15 pm
Welcome and Enjoyment of Delicious Buffet Dinner
7:15 – 7:30 pm
Announcements, Introduction of Guest Speaker & Host
7:30 – 8:15 pm
Fireside Chat and Q&A
8:15 – 8:30 pm
Closing Remarks