Mike Hathcock
Director of Television Services and Engineering
256.782.5009
hathcock@jsu.edu

An employee of JSU since 1987, Mr. Hathcock is the Director of the Television Services Department. He is responsible for the electronic equipment used by Television Services, The Department of Communication, WLJS-92J, The JSU Sports Network; he assists other JSU departments, including Distance Education. He has worked in the broadcast industry since 1975 as an air personality and engineer at several area radio and television stations. Mr. Hathcock is the "voice" on many JSU promotional videos and commercials, and is the voice heard on the JSU telephone registration system, online registration, and the Human Resources "new employee" orientation multimedia program. He also reads the graduate's names at JSU Commencement ceremonies. In addition, Mr. Hathcock produces and hosts "Gospel Music Southern Style," a one-hour television program. He also hosts a five-hour Sunday morning radio program that is also called "Gospel Music Southern Style" on WGAD in Gadsden. Mr. Hathcock is the Chief Engineer for WJXS-TV24 located in Self Hall. He oversees all in-house and remote broadcasts including live JSU sporting events. Additionally, he serves as a freelance engineer on television production trucks throughout the area.

Keith Thomas
Production Coordinator
256.782.5010
kthomas@jsu.edu

Mr. Thomas began at JSU in 1989, and since then has produced numerous award-winning videos. As the Production Coordinator, he manages all areas of production including producing, directing, scripting, lighting, editing and shooting. He also supervises the production staff, student workers, interns, and lab assistants.

Ted White
Assistant Engineer
256.782.8217
twhite@jsu.edu

Mr. White, hired as Assistant Engineer in 2002, brings to Television Services over 12 years experience in broadcast production with Harvest Media, along with a background in industrial electronics, computer repair, and networking. Additionally, his digital photography hobby has allowed him to provide the majority of the photos on this website.

Stephanie Morgan
Secretary
256.782.5023
smorgan@jsu.edu

A JSU Graduate, Mrs. Morgan joined the staff of Television Services in May 2003. She brings with her many years of experience in layout/design and public relations.

In addition to her typical secretarial duties, Mrs. Morgan is responsible for the design and scheduling of content on the Daktronics GalaxyPro electronic message boards located at the Theron Montgomery Student Commons Building and Pete Mathews Coliseum.

Bobby Mikel
Production Assistant
256.782.5030
bmikel@jsu.edu

Mr. Mikel began working with Television Services as a student in 2005, and was officially hired as a Production Assistant in February 2007. He is experienced with Media 100 and Final Cut Studio editing systems, and serves as the administrator for the Communication Department's Final Cut edit systems. Mr. Mikel also works as a freelance audio technician for various events throughout the state. He is a past recipient of the John C. Turner Student of the Year Award from the JSU Department of Communication.

Steve Kines
Production Technician
256.782.8277
skines@jsu.edu

Mr. Kines, hired in August of 2007 as Production Technician, brings to Television Services over 25 years of experience in video production. Mr. Kines operated his own video production company in this area for a number of years where he gained a strong foundation as a professional producer.

His responsibilities include operating and programming content into the Daktronics ProStar Video Display at JSU Stadium; producing "Inside Gamecock Athletics," and providing technical assistance to the Communication Department. He also produces "JSU Today," a program that highlights current events and significant people at JSU.