Ramona Holloway

email: Ramona@mattandramona.com

blog: Ramona's Clearance Rack

 

Ramona Holloway is one half of the nationally syndicated "Matt and Ramona Show," which originates from WLNK's studios in Charlotte, North Carolina. The "Matt and Ramona Show" has been nominated for a Marconi Award and since 2001 has been a ratings powerhouse in the Carolinas' Queen City. In March of 2007 Ramona set out to develop and co-host a fun, faith-based Sunday morning radio show for WLNK. That program, "The Satisfied Life," hit the airwaves three months later. 

Ramona's broadcasting career began at WNKO and WHTH in Newark, Ohio. From there she moved to the Columbus, Ohio market where she eventually became the news and public affairs director for one of the state's largest FM stations, WNCI. She developed and hosted several talk shows there and under her direction the station was nominated for a national community service award.

Her next stop was WTLC in Indianapolis where she served as co-host of the "Guy Black and the Breakfast Club" program. In addition to her responsibilities on the morning show, her talents as a radio journalist and talk show host were put to good use as news and public affairs director as well as director of minority recruitment for Emmis Broadcasting in Indianapolis. During her tenure she founded the Teen Leadership Club. It gave youngsters an opportunity to address the issues and concerns of their generation on the air while exploring careers in radio.

Ramona's career has also included a stop at WNVZ in Virginia Beach as a member of the Morning Zoo. She also lists a term on the Ohio Associated Press Board of Directors among her professional accomplishments. Comfortable in front of the camera as well, she has served as a part time anchor for WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio, co-host of WOSU-TV's "Viewpoint" program and co-host of "Fox News Edge" on WCCB-TV in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A big believer in giving back to the community she volunteers her time for numerous charitable organizations and has been recognized by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Lupus Foundation and National Kidney Foundation. She currently sits on the board of directors of A Child's Place, an agency that provides educational assistance to homeless children. Ramona is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta, a public service sorority.

Born in Oberlin, Ohio and raised in Somerset, New Jersey, she was educated at Penn State University. She is a fan of the arts and enjoys decorating, traveling, reading and cheering on the Nittany Lions football team in her free time. Most Sundays you will find her in the congregation of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

She is single and currently resides in Fort Mill, South Carolina.