Earlier this year, on air announcer Matt Harper also stepped into the role of Community Outreach Coordinator. Matt has been busy building relationships with area pastors and churches, coordinating WIHS displays at various events, and assisting with promotions. Matt was born and raised in Minnesota, and was born again in his home with his parents present at age six. He is a graduate of Heritage Christian Academy in Karlstad, Minnesota and Northland International University in Dunbar, Wisconsin. Prior to joining the staff of WIHS in 2019, Matt served as a Speech & Drama Instructor at Northland International University for four years and as Pastor of Truth Baptist Church in South Windsor for 15 years. Some of Matt’s favorite recreational pursuits include jogging, listening to audiobooks and podcasts, and engaging in local politics. He, his wife Melanie, and their teenage children David, Daniel and Jenna reside in East Hartford.
