Is an Award Winning media professional; Radio Personality, TV Host and Journalist who's had his finger on the pulse of the broadcast and music industries (Oldies, Top 40 Pop, Urban Hot AC, Hip Hop and now Smooth Jazz) for 20 plus years.
Throughout...
His extensive broadcast career JD has consistently raised the ratings, ranking and revenue of every station hes worked for regardless of format or time slot -- a TRUE testament to talent, persistence, work ethic and "universal appeal".
JD's Success Leaves Clues...
Radio Awards & Accolades #1
In 1988 Houston was named...
Runner Up “Evening Air-Personality- of-the-Year” at 98FM-KFMK, by the Houston Post Newspaper, for his highly interactive on-air style of radio; personally connecting with local listeners throughout his program and making them part of the show as pundits and recurring characters.
Radio Awards & Accolades #2
Along with that recognition...
Houston also gained notoriety within his company and was awarded the 'CBS/First Media Corp; 'Golden Ear Award' for practicing outstanding LOR Listener Oriented Radio and actively making Listeners the star of his show.
Radio Awards & Accolades #3
He also received the...
“Hometown Hero” Award from ABC-TV Channel 13 in Houston, TX; as well as an official proclamation from then Houston Mayor Kathy Whitmire for helping save the life of a listener (from committing suicide) while still on the air.
Radio Awards & Accolades #4
In 1990, JD was named...
One of America’s "Outstanding Young Black Achievers" by the Texas Human Enrichment Foundation.
Television (On Camera) Work #1
In 1992 JD was chosen...
by (PBS) along with veteran CBS news reporter Betty Ann Bowser to Co-host "Almanac", a high profile Politics and Public Affairs television show on KUHT Channel 8, America's flagship PBS station.
Television (On Camera) Work #2
After 5 years with Almanac...
JD hosted “Secrets of Making Money at Home” a distance learning TV show he created for HCC; Houston Community College - largest community college system in America.
Television (On Camera) Work #3
Seeking a greater challenge...
Houston (for the next 2 years) hosted Cool Schools for the top rated CBS-11 Morning News lauded by local educators like Dr. Rod Paige, Secretary of Education for President Bush 41, for shining a positive light on Houston schools.Television (On Camera) Work #4
Cool Schools led him to...
“Mission Control Over” the world's first commercially sponsored TV show about the Space Program for the JSC / NASA as well as the first commercially sponsored TV show "ever" broadcast around the world "live" over the Internet.
Seeking a greater challenge...
Houston (for the next 2 years) hosted Cool Schools for the top rated CBS-11 Morning News lauded by local educators like Dr. Rod Paige, Secretary of Education for President Bush 41, for shining a positive light on Houston schools.Television (On Camera) Work #4
Cool Schools led him to...
“Mission Control Over” the world's first commercially sponsored TV show about the Space Program for the JSC / NASA as well as the first commercially sponsored TV show "ever" broadcast around the world "live" over the Internet.
Television (On Camera) Work #5At the height of its popularity...
JD Houston (along with his then co-host TC Bandit) while going mornings in Houston, TX was invited, along with several other major market radio hosts to come to Hollywood for a special taping of the "Martin Lawrence" show.
JD Houston (along with his then co-host TC Bandit) while going mornings in Houston, TX was invited, along with several other major market radio hosts to come to Hollywood for a special taping of the "Martin Lawrence" show.
The episode was called: "The Detroit Radio convention". Although they didn't have speaking parts, JD and TC were seen prominently throught the entire segment.
-- Television (On Camera) Work #6
Cameo The Guiding Light (CBS)
-- Television (On Camera) Work #7
-- Capitol Executive Speaker Series
JD's Community Leadership #1
While in Houston...
JD was a volunteer Advisory Board Member of the Texas Sickle Cell Foundation.
He's also a dynamic Motivational Speaker/MC as well as a FUN, informative, articulate and entertaining Talk Show host.
JD's Community Leadership #2While working at WZMX...
JD was a regular visitor to both the boys Juvenile Lockup facility in Hartford and the girls Juvenile Lockup in Springfield, Massachusetts.
JD is single and lives in Avon, CT. His hobbies are bicycling and whipping unsuspecting young ballers in 1-on-1 hoops
What People Are Saying About-- Television (On Camera) Work #6
Cameo The Guiding Light (CBS)
-- Television (On Camera) Work #7
-- Capitol Executive Speaker Series
JD's Community Leadership #1
While in Houston...
JD was a volunteer Advisory Board Member of the Texas Sickle Cell Foundation.
He's also a dynamic Motivational Speaker/MC as well as a FUN, informative, articulate and entertaining Talk Show host.
JD's Community Leadership #2While working at WZMX...
JD was a regular visitor to both the boys Juvenile Lockup facility in Hartford and the girls Juvenile Lockup in Springfield, Massachusetts.
JD is single and lives in Avon, CT. His hobbies are bicycling and whipping unsuspecting young ballers in 1-on-1 hoops
JD Houston
Springfield Republican Newspaper
