Elizabeth Braham Spencer,
Executive Director
Since Elizabeth Braham Spencer arrived at Naperville Community Television in 2002, she has substantially increased the depth and quality of programming as well as the business practices. Spencer’s award-winning documentary production background has been instrumental in guiding NCTV17’s production of numerous local historical documentaries. Deeply committed to teaching and mentoring young people, Spencer expanded NCTV17’s highly regarded internship program and serves as Adjunct Faculty at North Central College. Spencer has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Naperville Jaycees Distinguished Service award, a Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce “Women Who Inspire” award and the KidzKabaret “Fair Lady” Award. Prior to coming to NCTV17, Spencer received many accolades for her work in television, including an ACT (Action for Children’s Television) Award for “Sesame Street” and an Emmy Award for a LIVE awards show. Spencer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Hope College and a Master of Science degree in Communication Management from Northwestern University.
Since Elizabeth Braham Spencer arrived at Naperville Community Television in 2002, she has substantially increased the depth and quality of programming as well as the business practices. Spencer’s award-winning documentary production background has been instrumental in guiding NCTV17’s production of numerous local historical documentaries. Deeply committed to teaching and mentoring young people, Spencer expanded NCTV17’s highly regarded internship program and serves as Adjunct Faculty at North Central College. Spencer has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Naperville Jaycees Distinguished Service award, a Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce “Women Who Inspire” award and the KidzKabaret “Fair Lady” Award. Prior to coming to NCTV17, Spencer received many accolades for her work in television, including an ACT (Action for Children’s Television) Award for “Sesame Street” and an Emmy Award for a LIVE awards show. Spencer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Hope College and a Master of Science degree in Communication Management from Northwestern University.
Leadership Team
Will Armistead,
Sports Director for Naperville Sports
Will Armistead has been working with “Naperville Sports Weekly,” “The Red Zone,” and “The Cardinal Report” since they began. In addition to directing, he serves as a producer, videographer, and also edits the action-packed programs. Besides expertise that comes from experience, Will has both an undergraduate degree in Broadcast Communication with a Journalism minor, and a Master’s of Arts & Liberal Studies from North Central College.
Will Armistead has been working with “Naperville Sports Weekly,” “The Red Zone,” and “The Cardinal Report” since they began. In addition to directing, he serves as a producer, videographer, and also edits the action-packed programs. Besides expertise that comes from experience, Will has both an undergraduate degree in Broadcast Communication with a Journalism minor, and a Master’s of Arts & Liberal Studies from North Central College.
Jen Hannon,
Naperville News 17 Producer/Anchor
One of the most recognizable faces on NCTV17 is Naperville News 17 Anchor, Reporter and Producer Jen Hannon. For the past five years, Jen has reported everywhere in Naperville from burning buildings with the Citizen Fire Academy, to the top of Rotary Hill, from Ribfest to City Council meetings. Jen was a Presidential Scholar at North Central College where she graduated with a degree in Broadcast Communication with a Print Journalism Minor.
One of the most recognizable faces on NCTV17 is Naperville News 17 Anchor, Reporter and Producer Jen Hannon. For the past five years, Jen has reported everywhere in Naperville from burning buildings with the Citizen Fire Academy, to the top of Rotary Hill, from Ribfest to City Council meetings. Jen was a Presidential Scholar at North Central College where she graduated with a degree in Broadcast Communication with a Print Journalism Minor.
Carl Schultz,
Operations Supervisor
There have been many changes at NCTV17 over the past decade, but Carl Schultz remains a constant. Schultz is NCTV17's Operations Supervisor and through the years, he's seen many changes at the station, in technology, and the community. A master editor, Carl has had his hand in nearly every documentary produced at NCTV17. He has literally taped on land, sea, and air for NCTV17 projects. He has waded into Centennial Beach with camera in hand to get footage of children coming down the slide, and slogged through water to cover flooding. He reached all new heights up in a plane, making numerous passes over Naperville to get prized aerial footage for a documentary. A graduate of Columbia College with a major in screenwriting, he also studied writing at Second City.
There have been many changes at NCTV17 over the past decade, but Carl Schultz remains a constant. Schultz is NCTV17's Operations Supervisor and through the years, he's seen many changes at the station, in technology, and the community. A master editor, Carl has had his hand in nearly every documentary produced at NCTV17. He has literally taped on land, sea, and air for NCTV17 projects. He has waded into Centennial Beach with camera in hand to get footage of children coming down the slide, and slogged through water to cover flooding. He reached all new heights up in a plane, making numerous passes over Naperville to get prized aerial footage for a documentary. A graduate of Columbia College with a major in screenwriting, he also studied writing at Second City.
Jane Wernette,
Community Development Director
Jane Wernette recently joined NCTV17 as the Director of Community Development. She is responsible for spearheading the station’s marketing and communication programs as well as all development initiatives. After graduating from Michigan State University with a B.A. and M.A. in Advertising, Wernette worked for Leo Burnett Advertising Agency in Chicago for 11 years; her last assignment was V.P. Account Director for Allstate Insurance. Wernette has also worked in the not-for-profit sector having been the Director of Marketing and Development for KidsMatter. Since moving to Naperville in 1997, Wernette has been active in the community volunteering her time with many organizations including Naperville School District 203, Heritage YMCA Group, Huntington Estates Tennis, Naperville Park District and Parent University.
Jane Wernette recently joined NCTV17 as the Director of Community Development. She is responsible for spearheading the station’s marketing and communication programs as well as all development initiatives. After graduating from Michigan State University with a B.A. and M.A. in Advertising, Wernette worked for Leo Burnett Advertising Agency in Chicago for 11 years; her last assignment was V.P. Account Director for Allstate Insurance. Wernette has also worked in the not-for-profit sector having been the Director of Marketing and Development for KidsMatter. Since moving to Naperville in 1997, Wernette has been active in the community volunteering her time with many organizations including Naperville School District 203, Heritage YMCA Group, Huntington Estates Tennis, Naperville Park District and Parent University.
Staff
Alex Symonds – Anchor/Producer for Naperville Sports Weekly
Marc Dahlquist – Anchor/Producer for NCC Sports
Jordan Abudayyeh - Reporter for Naperville News 17
Whitney Goodbred - Reporter for Naperville News 17
Kevin Machak – Reporter/Editor for Naperville News 17
Ashley Vroman – Reporter for Naperville News 17
Rick Rysso – Videographer
Tharryn Wright - Videographer
Marc Dahlquist – Anchor/Producer for NCC Sports
Jordan Abudayyeh - Reporter for Naperville News 17
Whitney Goodbred - Reporter for Naperville News 17
Kevin Machak – Reporter/Editor for Naperville News 17
Ashley Vroman – Reporter for Naperville News 17
Rick Rysso – Videographer
Tharryn Wright - Videographer
Tim Bachleda – Web and E-Communications Specialist
Angela Hagar – Production Specialist
Erika Iwanski – Development Associate
Pam Magel – Office Administrator
Angela Hagar – Production Specialist
Erika Iwanski – Development Associate
Pam Magel – Office Administrator
