STL TV welcomes a new video production specialist to our team of broadcast professionals. Richard (Rick) Davis just signed on as a full-time production specialist. Rick grew up in Arkansas and earned a degree in Radio, TV and Film from Arkansas State University. Shortly after graduating, Rick began his professional career at Little Rock’s KARK-TV, an NBC affiliate. He eventually moved to St. Louis where he worked as a news photographer for KTVI-TV Channel 2 for 24 years. Rick is no stranger to STL TV, however, he worked part time at STL TV to assist the team when needed. “Its great to have someone with Ricks years of professional experience join our team full-time, said Andre Holman, STL TV video production manager. He has also worked with KPLR-TV Channel 11, and even started his own freelance production company, Davis Video.

In his career Rick has had the opportunity to travel all over the United States. He has been a video technician on the field at two Super Bowls, four World Series and one MLB All-Star game. Rick also reported first-hand from New York City following 9-11, driving 22 hours straight to film for eight days for Fox News. He is the recipient of 12 regional Emmy Awards over the span of his career.

Rick lives in St. Louis with his wife Stephanie, who is a vice president for Citigroup. They have two sons, both college athletes and kickers for their football team.

STL TV viewer Heidy Riley recently won a six-month membership to the Fitness Factory during a broadcast of BEST OF THE STL in which she was a member of the studio audience. Pictured here are Heidy, Craig Ramage of the Fitness Factory, and STL TV Commissioner Donna Brooks. The Fitness Factory is located at 1314 Washington Avenue downtown and is one of several fitness locations featured on STL TV. Call 314-241-2700.

Ten members of the Nov. 19 Best of STL studio audience will be VIP guests of the station as STL TV hosts an evening at Jazz at the Bistro at 8:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Dec. 13. Featured is dynamic trumpet artist Jim Manley. You can join them for some great music. Tickets are still available for the special evening. Call 314-289-4030 for reservations and to purchase tickets. Jazz at the Bistro is at 3536 Washington Ave. in Grand Center.

Debra Bass	Also featured is a silent auction with items from local boutiques, restaurants and Build-a-Bear Workshop. Winter Mixology is presented by The Raymond Experience, an area marketing firm. Admission is $5 at the door. Bidding starts at $25. The auction begins at 5:30 p.m. Among local celebrities auctioning off their time are Debra Bass, fashion editor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Jeff Bernthal, anchor/reporter, KPLR-TV Channel 11; David Garland, owner of DSG Agency; Kristen Gibson, operations manager, McDonald’s; Dennis Gorg, owner of Coffee Cartel; Kelly Hamilton, executive editor ALIVE Magazine; Damon Johnson of Loudmouth Productions; Kevin Johnson, music editor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Joseph Jordan, owner of J. Jordan & Associates; Sarah Kramer, director, Pfizer; Scott Lapp, founder of River City Professionals; Amie Needham, partner at Thompson Coburn; Mark Pydynowski, president of Somark Innovations and chairman of GenNext; Pamela Raymond, owner, The Raymond Experience; and Rochelle Walker, vocalist for Coco Soul. Other names are being added daily. Atomic Cowboy is located at 4140 Manchester Ave. in the Grove District.
Mark Pydynowski
Pamela Raymond