Shelbi Ruppert from Baroda, Michigan works at The Willows of St. Joseph and is a metalhead to the core! Her favorites include Pantera, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Korn and Slayer. Shelbi loves The Bear because no matter what songs we play, she can always jam out. A proud mom of six boys, Shelbi brings plenty of rockin’ energy to the Bear family. Proudly supported by Hensley Legal Group. Congrats, Shelbi – Real Rocker of the Day #309!

Shea Clayton from South Bend has been playing music and performing in bands since he was 13, building a serious love and knowledge of rock, metal and alternative along the way. He’s into Seether, The Pretty Reckless, Linkin Park and pretty much everything The Bear plays. A musician and father of five, Shea loves guitars, motorcycles and The Bear. Proudly supported by Hensley Legal Group. Congrats, Shea – Real Rocker of the Day #308!

Cody Deavers from New Paris works at Alliance RV and has been rocking with The Bear since the first time he heard it on the radio. He’s been to almost every Bear event and listens all day long. His playlist includes Ice Nine Kills, Magnolia Park, Everclear, Limp Bizkit and Autumn Kings. Cody is a solar technician who loves his job and family — and is always hungry! Proudly supported by Hensley Legal Group. Congrats, Cody – Real Rocker of the Day #307!

Josh Moreno is a lifelong Bear listener who knows the songs by heart, from morning through the night. Submitted by his daughter as a birthday and Father’s Day dream, Josh loves The Bear because we play all the best songs, including Ratt, Skid Row, Mötley Crüe, 3 Doors Down and Korn. He works at Belmont Beverage and as a plumber, and loves spending time with his kids. Proudly supported by Hensley Legal Group. Congrats, Josh – Real Rocker of the Day #306!

Joshua Ritchie, aka JRitch, from Granger works at Zeigler Ford Elkhart and has been a faithful Bear listener since his mom introduced him to the station years ago. He’s rocking Stone Sour, Evanescence, Radiohead, Nirvana and Alice in Chains, and says Jason Lee and Kluck help him through every day. Joshua loves his wife, his three kids and music. Proudly supported by Hensley Legal Group. Congrats, Joshua – Real Rocker of the Day #305!

Hans Grepke, aka RockGodRed, from Syracuse works hard at Beyond Landscaping and listens to The Bear every day from JLNK until he clocks out at 5. He’s a fan of Shinedown, Three Days Grace and Ozzy, and especially loves starting his mornings with JLNK. Hans is married with four daughters and eight grandkids. Proudly supported by Hensley Legal Group. Congrats, Hans – Real Rocker of the Day #304!

Troy Futrell from Bristol works at Conn-Selmer and listens to 103.9 The Bear all day! He’s a big fan of Ozzy and Three Days Grace, and makes sure to tune in for Jason Lee and Kluck, followed by Morgan — especially ’90s at Noon. When he’s not rocking, Troy enjoys rock and roll, Harley-Davidsons and ’57 Chevy cars. Proudly supported by Hensley Legal Group. Congrats, Troy – Real Rocker of the Day #303!

Zachariah Yoder from South Bend blasts The Bear all day at Schafer Gear — starting with the Jason Lee and Kluck Show and rocking right through until he clocks out at 2:30. His favorites include Pantera, Metallica, Alice in Chains, Ozzy and Soundgarden. Off the clock, he enjoys dirt biking, fishing with his girlfriend and Tetris battles with his parents. Proudly supported by Hensley Legal Group. Congrats, Zachariah – Real Rocker of the Day #302!

Ed Lima from South Bend has been living the metal life for more than 40 years — and says he doesn’t know how much “realer” he can get! His favorites include Atreyu, Sabaton, Marilyn Manson, Metallica and Lacuna Coil. Ed loves The Bear’s local flavor, inside jokes and, of course, the music. He also enjoys […]

Leonard Crist from Mishawaka is a true Bear loyalist, listening to The Bear all day, every day. He’s all about Pantera, Metallica, Megadeth, AC/DC, Korn and Shinedown, and he especially loves Jason Lee and Kluck. When he’s not rocking out, Leonard enjoys grilling, spending time with his girlfriend and kids, and staying active outdoors. Proudly supported by Hensley Legal Group. Congrats, Leonard – Real Rocker of the Day #300!