The sole mission of “NightRide USA” is to maintain a family, the NightRide Family, rather than a radio show. This becomes a reality through radio by providing a source of security, warmth and fellowship that is highly interactive with the family members. Being an electronic home for people to tune to where they feel... at home and never alone. Creating entertainment that builds rather than destroys character by mixing humor, insight, inspiration and news in a manner which compliments rather than insults the intelligence or sensibilities of the audience. Playing appropriate mixes in various genres of country music responsibly with an over-arching emphasis on up-tempo, hopeful music, involving listeners through request plays and even short skits with high attention to the protection of the listener’s dignity. Presenting this entertainment in a such a way that parents have full confidence in the security of their children to listen to it without their supervision. These functions serve with the overall intent of getting the NightRide family members safely through the night by being the radio icon of truth and integrity in the fulfillment of these objectives both on-air and off.

‘The NightRide’ became the name of what was to become the most unique radio show in the country soon after its launch in June of 2002 from WBRF Radio, Blue Ridge Country 98, Galax, Virginia. ‘NightRider’ had tried several slogans until he suddenly said on-air, “Welcome. You’re On The NightRide.” Since, listeners across a four state FM coverage area to begin with, enhanced later by live-stream covering the world and now syndication have been able to instantly recognize the show by that slogan. The name of the show has always included ‘NightRide’ and was changed in 2009 to NightRide USA anticipating international franchise of the show. NightRide USA has enjoyed consistent and significant increases in listenership each year. ‘NightRider’ has always affectionately referred to his listeners as “The NightRide Family” out of a conviction that it truly is a large, multi-national family as proven by the listeners each night. NightRide USA is an energetic, inspirational and interactive radio experience that defies description. NightRide USA cannot be adequately described. Only experienced. Only then does one realize that NightRide USA really IS “the most unique ride on radio.”

‘NightRider’ is the name given the host of NightRide USA in 2002. Biographies are designed to give the life experience of an individual. While experience can be said to shape an individual, it doesn’t define them. Their response to life experience defines them. Therefore, very briefly, ‘The NightRider’ has studied at five colleges and universities and holds a master’s degree. He is an Eagle Scout, member of the Order Of The Arrow, is maternally native American and paternally Scot, the son of hard working parents in the United States. He is well acquainted with hard work himself and has held management positions in multi-national companies, has been key note speakers for national organizations and has run his own consulting business in customer and employee relations. In addition, he is a certified clinical counselor. These things, along with the adversities that are part of life to one degree or another, has shaped ‘The NightRider.’ He is, however, defined by the fact that he seeks to focus it all to a point of light strong enough to beam across America and the world the hope that can be found in articulating and pursuing value systems representing patriotism instead of politics, spirituality instead of religion, diversity instead of isolationism and interactivity toward cooperation.