Local
Rooted in Spring Arbor and Jackson, MI — the people and places we actually know.
Our Story
Live, Local & Student-Powered
HOME.fm 106.9 is the radio home of Spring Arbor — broadcasting from campus, powered by students, and made for the Jackson, Michigan community.
Who We Are
A station that belongs to its community
HOME.fm 106.9 (call sign WSAE) is a student-powered station of Spring Arbor University. From The Morning Show to our podcasts and the Street Team, everything you hear is created by students who live here, study here, and care about this community.
We're back and louder than ever — bringing music, conversation, local stories, and real connection to Spring Arbor and the greater Jackson area. We give students hands-on experience behind the mic and behind the scenes, and we give the community a voice that's genuinely its own.
Student-Powered
Run by Spring Arbor University students, on air and behind the scenes.
Community First
Events, local businesses, and listeners — woven into everything we do.
Our People
Meet the Team
The voices, producers, and leadership behind HOME.fm — students and staff of Spring Arbor University who live here, study here, and care about this community.
Hover or tap a card to read each bio.
Grant Lefaive
Interim General Manager Read bio →
Interim General Manager
Grant Lefaive
Grant leads the HOME.fm team with a focus on understanding the Jackson market. He's dedicated to helping local businesses navigate the advertising landscape, ensuring that partnership and growth are simple, effective, and community-driven.
Carson Samson
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Podcast Producer
Carson Samson
At HOME.fm, Carson helps produce and edit our podcasts. He brings hands-on experience from working the sound board behind his high school's musicals and his church's Sunday service livestreams.
Collin
Editor & Producer Read bio →
Editor & Producer
Collin
Collin works as an editor and producer for HOME.fm podcasts, using skills he learned behind the scenes at his church's livestreams. He's also part of the SAU drama club as a stagehand and a percussionist for the SAU Band.
Allie Davis
On-Air Personality Read bio →
On-Air Personality
Allie Davis
Allie is a Spring Arbor University student who has worked for the station for years — even before she got here! After plenty of behind-the-scenes work, she's thrilled to officially be on the air, spreading the love of God and of radio.
Tom Davis
Radio Host Read bio →
Radio Host
Tom Davis
Tom is a lover of all things radio, music, and the people he talks to every day. When he's not behind the mic, you can find him searching for the next "best song ever." He brings energy and a genuine love for the medium to every broadcast.
Rebecca Verdugo
Radio Host Read bio →
Radio Host
Rebecca Verdugo
A native of Northwest Ohio with a deep love for Michigan. A proud mother and grandmother who finds joy in simple pleasures like a good book or coffee on the porch, Rebecca's mission is to be a source of encouragement to her community.
Cayley Fehr
Student Broadcaster Read bio →
Student Broadcaster
Cayley Fehr
Hi! I'm Cayley, a Communications student at Spring Arbor University with endorsements in Audio and Professional Writing. I love working here, I love HOME.fm, and I plan to stick around until I graduate in 2027!
Conor Barkel
Sales Team Read bio →
Sales Team
Conor Barkel
Conor is a junior at Spring Arbor University studying marketing. He's passionate about understanding consumer behavior and developing creative sales pitches that connect brands with their audiences.
Ian Lama
Sales Team Read bio →
Sales Team
Ian Lama
A marketing student at Spring Arbor University, originally from Oregon. Ian wants to gain real-world experience and make an impact in the community by helping turn HOME.fm into a local hub that connects everyone in the area.
Come be part of it
Listen in, join the Morning Show, submit an event, or partner with us. HOME.fm is better with you in it.