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about bryon GROWING UP: A Washington native, Bryon grew up in Federal Way where he attended elementary, junior and senior high. After graduating, Bryon attended Seattle Pacific University studying communications. Originally thinking he'd become an English teacher, Bryon's career path quickly changed in 1998 after an internship with Seattle radio station.
RADIO: Bryon started in radio behind the scenes serving as producer for 3 morning shows in Seattle. In 2004, Bryon moved to Billings, MT to host and produce a morning show on 98.5 The Wolf. Currently, Bryon is hosting and producing "Dave & Bryon in the Morning" on THE PEAK 104.1 in Bend, Oregon. Throughout his career, Bryon has had his share of uniques experiences from stock car racing to reporting from the red carpet from the finales of American Idol and Survivor. In 2003, Bryon spent 2 weeks traveling around western Washington for Operation: Cookie Drop, collecting more than 10,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies that were later sent to the troops serving overseas.
LIFE AT HOME: Bryon and his wife, Shawna, met on a blind date on August 6, 2004. They were engaged on December 31, 2004 on Main Street in Disneyland and married on June 18, 2005. On June 14, 2007, Alyssa Grace Mengle made her much-anticipated debut. Bryon, Shawna, Alyssa and Toby the Beagle called Bend, Oregon their home - though they return to Seattle often to visit friends and family.
FUN FACTS: In late 2005, Bryon was an extra in a Seattle scene of ABC's Grey's Anatomy ... In 2003, Bryon was hired by World Wrestling Entertainment to host Wrestlemania 19 in Seattle ... in 2003 and 2004, Bryon hosted the Miss Washington Pageant ... while he's afraid of heights, Bryon loves to skydive (which he has done live on-air) ... in 1998, Bryon thew the ceremonial first pitch at a Seattle Mariners game ... Disneyland remains Bryon's favorite vacation destination ... in 1999, Bryon raced a stockcar with professional driveres for a radio promotion. |
