Our Team

Learn more about our team members and their extensive experience in their respectful fields.

Chris Labar

Owner & President

"Chris is a versatile professional who has found success in diverse industries, and is now leading a media company to promote high school sports with his passion for building trust and promoting elevated media."

Chris has a unique assortment of career experiences and is thankful for every step. After graduating from Bellarmine University in 1997, he persisted with the school’s Athletic staff and attained the broadcast rights to their basketball property. Through 2004, Chris served as the primary radio voice for the Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs.

That spring, he opted for a change of pace and began an 8-year stint in dental sales. At first glance, the professions couldn’t be more different, yet Chris quickly discovered a commonality. “Whether it’s interviewing a coach during the rigors of the season or selling a medical practitioner on your product,” Chris states, “you have to be able to build trust and place their best interest at heart.” This creed fueled success, yet left Chris clamoring for a return to the industry that he loved.

In 2012, after sifting through mothballs, he located an archaic Bellarmine broadcast cassette and, on a whim, forwarded to the voice of the UK Wildcats, Tom Leach, for an assessment. The notion was greeted with positive feedback and began a relationship with Chris assisting the uber-successful radio program, ‘The Leach Report’ in a sales & correspondent capacity. During this ongoing chapter, Chris has interviewed a Who’s Who in sport including Jay Bilas, Dick Vitale, and a pair of Bachelor’s – past and present, to name a few. This spawned off ‘Opposition Research,’ the UK Basketball opponent-based feature, preceding broadcast roles with Georgetown College Football/Basketball, University of Cincinnati Women’s Basketball and the UK Sports Network.

Chris cites Tom as a great mentor & lauds the direction received from current LA-Clipper announcer, Brian Sieman. “Brian was the first announcer that ever told me to ‘read more,” shares Chris. “The best broadcasters variate their vocabulary. We have to be able to say the same thing, differently.” Chris also mentions a conversation with legendary NBA sideline reporter, Craig Sager as the most impactful. “I ran into him in Houston on his way to receive treatment. He took a few minutes to impart wisdom and kindness. His gesture was incredibly moving under the circumstance and has stayed with me.”

Chris is the CEO & Founder of GLICOD, a media company who’s focus is on providing clients with a surplus of avenues to market their product while demonstrating a growing effort to promote High School Sports.

Chris has an amazing, young daughter named Halle.

Chris has a unique assortment of career experiences and is thankful for every step. After graduating from Bellarmine University in 1997, he persisted with the school’s Athletic staff and attained the broadcast rights to their basketball property. Through 2004, Chris served as the primary radio voice for the Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs.

That spring, he opted for a change of pace and began an 8-year stint in dental sales. At first glance, the professions couldn’t be more different, yet Chris quickly discovered a commonality. “Whether it’s interviewing a coach during the rigors of the season or selling a medical practitioner on your product,” Chris states, “you have to be able to build trust and place their best interest at heart.” This creed fueled success, yet left Chris clamoring for a return to the industry that he loved.

In 2012, after sifting through mothballs, he located an archaic Bellarmine broadcast cassette and, on a whim, forwarded to the voice of the UK Wildcats, Tom Leach, for an assessment. The notion was greeted with positive feedback and began a relationship with Chris assisting the uber-successful radio program, ‘The Leach Report’ in a sales & correspondent capacity. During this ongoing chapter, Chris has interviewed a Who’s Who in sport including Jay Bilas, Dick Vitale, and a pair of Bachelor’s – past and present, to name a few. This spawned off ‘Opposition Research,’ the UK Basketball opponent-based feature, preceding broadcast roles with Georgetown College Football/Basketball, University of Cincinnati Women’s Basketball and the UK Sports Network.

Chris cites Tom as a great mentor & lauds the direction received from current LA-Clipper announcer, Brian Sieman. “Brian was the first announcer that ever told me to ‘read more,” shares Chris. “The best broadcasters variate their vocabulary. We have to be able to say the same thing, differently.” Chris also mentions a conversation with legendary NBA sideline reporter, Craig Sager as the most impactful. “I ran into him in Houston on his way to receive treatment. He took a few minutes to impart wisdom and kindness. His gesture was incredibly moving under the circumstance and has stayed with me.”

Chris is the CEO & Founder of GLICOD, a media company who’s focus is on providing clients with a surplus of avenues to market their product while demonstrating a growing effort to promote High School Sports.

Chris has an amazing, young daughter named Halle.

Kellen Barnes

Analyst

"A two-time state champion and veteran assistant coach"

Steve has been a producer, writer, researcher, and creative consultant for GLICOD since 2014. He has also been an independent radio/Internet sports event broadcast producer and researcher since 1994.

Kellen Barnes was a two-time Kentucky 4A champion (in 1998 and 2000) at linebacker for Louisville Male HS, then played collegiately at Thomas More College. He then spent more than a decade as an assistant coach, at Nelson Co.,  Male, Jeffersonville (IN) and Manual.

Steve Byrd

Senior Producer

"Meet Steve, the multi-talented creative consultant behind GLICOD, with over 25 years of experience in producing and researching sports events for radio and the internet."

Steve has been a producer, writer, researcher, and creative consultant for GLICOD since 2014. He has also been an independent radio/Internet sports event broadcast producer and researcher since 1994.

Steve has been a producer, writer, researcher, and creative consultant for GLICOD since 2014. He has also been an independent radio/Internet sports event broadcast producer and researcher since 1994.

Dr. Todd Carter

Commentator

"Todd is a passionate sports enthusiast turned broadcaster, who turned his love for sports radio into a fulfilling career, while also practicing general dentistry and living by his personal and professional values."

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

Jeff Cooper

Analyst

"Jeff is a dedicated basketball enthusiast with over three decades of experience in researching and contributing to the Kentucky High School Basketball Encyclopedia..."

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

Jeff Cooper is a 1988 graduate of the University of Louisville, who played varsity basketball at Valley HS in Louisville from 1981-83.

He was involved with basketball at Valley from 1987-2007, as a volunteer assistant coach, statistician, official scorer and PA announcer.  From 2007-15, Jeff was an assistant girls basketball coach and statistician at Holy Cross.

Jeff is also a major contributor to volume 2 of the Kentucky High School Basketball Encyclopedia by Jeff Bridgeman.  A third  volume is scheduled to be released hopefully before the end of 2023.

He has researched high school basketball (and other sports) since the mid-1980’s, and also provided research and information to the KHSAA.

Joe Cox

Commentator & Writer

"Joe is an attorney, author, and sportswriter, with a passion for covering SEC football for various media outlets, including SaturdayDownSouth.com, and contributing to several books..."

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

Joe Cox is an attorney and sportswriter who lives near Bowling Green. He has written or contributed to seven books, including his most recent, The Immaculate Inning. Joe has covered SEC football over the past four seasons for multiple media outlets, including SaturdayDownSouth.com. If he’s not writing about a game, Joe is probably with his family or playing music.

Keith Elkins

Commentator

"Keith Elkins has had a long career in broadcasting and public relations."

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

A native of Bedford, IN, Keith was a play-by-play announcer for the Lexington Legends in Minor League Baseball, as well as a studio host for Kentucky Wildcats football and basketball on radio, and a sports anchor for WLEX-18 in Lexington.  He has also held various public relations posts at both UK and Transylvania University.

Joey Hamilton

Analyst

"Joey's transition from a seasoned football player to a coach has ignited his passion for the game, which he now brings to the broadcasting booth with enthusiasm and expertise."

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

Hamilton played running back, wide receiver, defensive back, and kick returner at Ballard HS in Louisville during the 1980’s, leading the Bruins to a Kentucky 4A runner-up finish in 1984.  He followed that with a 3-year starting role at wide receiver for the University of Louisville.

A serious knee injury during his senior season of 1988 led Hamilton to become a high school assistant coach for 27 years, 18 at Louisville Male High School as defensive coordinator, during which he was a 3-time State Champion.

Kevin Harris

Writer

"Kevin is a highly experienced local sports writer with 22 years of expertise in covering Southern Indiana High School sports as well as prestigious events such as the Kentucky Derby, PGA Tournaments, and Racing."

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

Kevin Harris has been a sports writer for almost 22 years.

After spending two years as a desk clerk and freelance reporter for The Herald Bulletin sports department in Anderson, Ind., the now-defunct Evening News in Jeffersonville hired Harris as its assistant sports editor in September of 1998.

In October of 2001, The Evening News promoted Harris to sports editor. He oversaw the newspaper’s sports department for more than four years. After his tenure as The Evening News’ sports editor, Harris was a sports writer for the News and Tribune in Jeffersonville until May of 2016.

During his tenure at The Evening News and the News and Tribune, Harris covered Indiana High School Athletic Association state finals events in 12 different sports. He also covered seven state championship teams, most notably the 2015-16 New Albany boys’ basketball squad that captured the Class 4A state title.

While at the Southern Indiana publications, Harris earned awards from Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc., the Hoosier State Press Association, the Indiana Associated Press Managing Editors, the Louisville chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association and the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association.

Harris currently runs a Southern Indiana high school athletics website, called Southern Indiana Preps (southernindianapreps.southernindianapreps.com). The website primarily focuses on Jeffersonville, New Albany and Providence.

During his sports journalism career, Harris has covered several major sporting events. Some of those events are the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, which included the 2002 Final Four, the Kentucky Derby, the NBA playoffs, the PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race (the Quaker State 400) at Kentucky Speedway.

KJ Jones

Analyst

"KJ offers insights based on his playing and championship-winning experience"

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

KJ Jones is a 2017 graduate of Louisville Male HS.  He played defensive back on the Male Bulldogs team that won a Kentucky 6A championship in 2015.

Jim Kaczmarek

Analyst

"With decades of coaching experience and a keen understanding of team game strategy, Jim provides our viewers with an invaluable inside look at the game of football."

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Kaczmarek graduated in 1971 from the University of Louisville, where he played football as a center. He coached in the high school and collegiate ranks for over 40 years, including a 105-88 record as a head coach at Bullitt Central (1974-76), Madison (1979-83) and New Albany (1984-95).

Don Mueller

Analyst

"Don, a former basketball coach, has been sharing his passion for the game with viewers since 1998, after retiring from the private sector."

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

While working in the private sector between 1971 and 2011, Mueller coached 7th and 8th-grade boys’ basketball at Catholic schools throughout Louisville, followed by stints as a girls’ basketball assistant coach at Holy Rosary (Louisville), Floyd Central and S. Oldham. He has been a basketball broadcast analyst since 1998, and is currently retired from the private sector.

Paul Najjar

Commentator

"A man who brings a wealth of experience to our crew."

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

Najjar has been a sports producer and writer for various online and broadcast media throughout the Louisville area, and has also been a radio play-by-play announcer for Bellarmine Univ. men’s basketball.

Tim Rose

Commentator

"Tim is glad to be back in Lexington, and is thankful that GLICOD is giving him the opportunity to continue his love of broadcasting high school sports."

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

An alumnus of Lafayette HS in Lexington, followed by EKU and UK, Rose lived in the Atlanta area for over 30 years. During that time, he worked in telecommunications, after which he covered high school sports on radio.  Currently based in Lexington, Rose is also a real estate agent.

Mike Shelton

Analyst

"Mike brings his playing and coaching perspectives to our broadcasts."

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

A football player at Henry Co. HS and Georgetown Col. (KY) during the 1980’s, Mike was a football coach at the youth and middle school levels in the Louisville area.  He is also an insurance agent.

Antuan Wordlow

Analyst

"Antuan, a Louisville resident, turned his passion for mentoring youth and sports, coupled with sales experience, into his dream career as a Sports Broadcasting Analyst and Sales Executive at GLICOD."

Todd Carter has listened to sports radio his entire life. Little did he know that the hours spent listening to Harry Caray, Don Fischer, Bob Jenkins, and Marty Brennaman would lead him to someday broadcast local play-by-play action on the GLICOD communications network.

While a student at Floyd Central High School, Todd broadcast for WNAS covering basketball, baseball, and football. After Todd’s FCHS broadcast career, he attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and then went on to the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1997.

Todd, his wife Sharla, and two daughters reside in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and Todd practices general dentistry on Mount Tabor Road in New Albany. Todd is mindful that Ephesians 4:29 is good to keep in mind both on and off the microphone.

Antuan graduated from Louisville Male High School in 1994 where he was an outstanding two-sport athlete. Antuan played Basketball and was also a First Team All-State Wide Receiver in 1994 under legendary Coach Bob Redman. Antuan played in a Sweet Sixteen in Basketball and was a member of the 1993 4A Football State Championship team. Antuan went on to play football for the University of Louisville from 1994 to 1996 where he is a Letterman.

Antuan’s passion for mentoring our youth, sports and sales experience has lead him to his dream of Sports Broadcasting. Antuan resides in Louisville, Ky. Antuan is a Broadcast Analyst and Sales Executive for GLICOD.-

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