News Team Profile

United News & Information employs a staff of news correspondents who have a longstanding awareness and understanding of evangelical concerns, and first-hand knowledge of Christian sensitivity.


Forrest J. Boyd

Charting the Course for UNI

(July 18, 1921 - January 5, 2002)


On September 18, 1995, Forrest anchored the first newscasts aired by United News & Information, embarking on a journey that God has groomed, nurtured, and blessed over the years. Listeners all over the country would again hear that familiar voice of trustworthiness: "From the Washington Bureau, this is Forrest Boyd reporting for UNI News." Forrest took command, serving the Lord as executive news director for United News & Information, which he helped establish, until his final day, leaving a hallmark of achievements and services on news and broadcast journalism.

Forrest was one of the most respected correspondents in the Christian community, with over 50 years of experience in broadcast journalism. He had served as one of the most senior members of the White House Press Corps, and was the founder of International Media Service (IMS), Washington, D.C. He was the host of "Focus on Issues," and "Another View of the News," over the UNI News-affiliated networks and stations. Through his extensive career, he has reported for the Mutual Broadcast Network, United Press International, and Standard News Service, to name a few, as well as authored several syndicated newspaper columns and books. He has been honored for his unique journalistic endeavors by many groups and organizations including the National Religious Broadcasters. He has always been highly regarded in the halls of Capitol Hill and the White House, by presidents and lawmakers, for his responsible reporting.

Forrest has been a faithful example of what Christ meant when he said: "Whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant (Matthew 20:27)." We are so thankful to God for shaping UNI through Forrest's humble spirit, quiet leadership, and legacy of excellence in serving the Lord.

Forrest Boyd – His Journey
Click on the Real Audio symbol to hear Forrest Boyd's premier broadcast for UNI (September 18, 1995).

Sharon Gotkin is the News Director for UNI News. Sharon brings to UNI a rich background of experience in broadcasting. Formerly the religion editor for United Press International (UPI), she has worked for the AP Radio Network, International Media Service, and Standard News. She also spent three years as the moderator of the Religion Community for Prodigy Classic, an Internet service provider. Her responsibilities include managing UNI's religion news desk, that provides daily actuality feeds; as well as hosting various features, such as "Focus on Issues - A Look at News Views & Trends," and "Newswatch."
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Jim Kress serves as network news anchor from the Washington bureau, and host of the feature, "The Rest of the News." Jim has covered our nation's capital for over ten years. His past experience includes: network reporter for Standard News, and news and broadcast anchor for the Salem Radio Network News. He has worked for several local stations as an anchor or news director, including: WTSO Radio in Madison, Wisconsin; WGTO in Orlando, Florida; and the Metro Radio Network in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Dennis Crowley is UNI's Washington correspondent, covering events in and around our nation's capital. Dennis has over 20 years of experience as a radio news anchor and reporter, working for both networks and local stations. He has worked with the Mutual Broadcasting Company, as well as local stations, WXTR, WMZQ, and WLEE in the Washington area.
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Carl Ramsey serves as a network news anchor, and host of the program, "Another View of the News," for United News & Information. He has been involved in various capacities in radio and television broadcasting for close to 40 years. He has managed stations, produced programming, and covered the news, from Capital Hill to Ethiopia, where he was program director for an Armed Forces Radio and television station, and creator of morning news show "The Morning Chronicle." In 1985,. Carl served as operations manager, news anchor, and host of the "Rest of the News" for International Media Service (IMS). Carl has also worked with Focus on the Family, and as Director of Media Productions at Family Research Council.
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George Carden defines himself as a "media-holic," who is also a Christian. Since breaking into radio at the age of 13, George has devoted his entire career to media: from radio announcer and DJ in the 1970s and 80s, to news anchor, when he began working with the CBN Radio Network (now part of Salem Radio Network) in 1988. After three years in radio news, and four years as an on-air news reporter for CBN's "The 700 Club" television program, George became the chart manager for CCM Communications in Nashville. He also worked as an announcer for Morningstar Radio Networks and at WAY-FM radio station. In 1999, he was named Associate Producer for "Decision Today," the daily radio program of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Now, utilizing his abilities and contacts within media, George contributes regularly to quality news service for UNI Christian radio.
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