MEET THE TEAM
Anchors
Juan Conde
A member of Richmond's media community since 1988, Juan began his career as a radio personality at WCDX-FM. Juan co-anchors 8News at 5, 5:50, 6 and 11, Monday through Friday. Email Juan
Christina Feerick
Christina Feerick is the co-anchor of our 5, 5:30, 6, and 11pm newscasts.  After helping to launch Central Virginia's first weekend morning newscast, she was selected to anchor Good Morning Richmond Monday through Friday and served in that position for nearly 2 years.  Email Christina
Amy Lacey
Amy Lacey is the anchor of Good Morning Richmond and 8News at 9.  Email Amy Follow Amy on Twitter
A.J. Lagoe
A.J. Lagoe joined 8 News in February of 2004. He comes to Richmond from Syracuse, New York where he worked for 3 years for WSTM-TV.  He can be seen anchoring 8News at Noon. Email A.J.
Morgan Dean
Morgan anchors Good Morning Richmond Weekend Edition.  He also reports during the week for 8News at 5, 5:50 and 6.  Email Morgan
Amie McLain
Amie McLain is our Anchor Explainer for Good Morning Richmond and 8News at 9.  She joined 8News in January 2009.  Say Hi or send her a story idea by clicking here: amclain@wric.com
Kerri O'Brien
Kerri is our Anchor/Reporter for 8News at 5, 5:30 and 6, and reports for the 11pm show. She comes to us from News 12 New Jersey where she covered the 9-11 attacks, major flooding along the Delaware River and earned a New York Emmy nomination.. Email Kerri
Weather
John Bernier
John Bernier has been the chief meteorologist for WRIC TV8 since 1984.  Email John
Matt DiNardo
Matt DiNardo joined the 8News team as our meteorologist on Good Morning Richmond, in April of 2004.  Matt spent the first 11 years of his career at WKTV in Utica, New York. Email Matt
Jason Myers
Jason Myers joined the 8 News Stormtracker team after working as a meteorologist in Abilene, Texas. Email Jason
Paul Milliken
Paul Milliken joined the 8 News Stormtracker team after spending three years as a reporter in Orlando, FL.  Email Paul
Sports
Chip Tarkenton
Chip Tarkenton serves as WRIC TV8's Sports Director and weekday sports anchor. He also anchors Showcase Richmond. Email Chip
Dax Gray
Dax Gray joined WRIC-TV8 in February 2004.  As a photojournalist, sports reporter and fill-in anchor, he has become a key member of our sports team. Email Dax at dgray@wric.com
Phil Orban
Phil Orban joined the 8Sports team in September of 2008. You can watch him on the weekend edition of 8News at 6 and 11.  If you have any story ideas for Phil, email him at porban@wric.com.
Reporters
Rochelle Dean
Rochelle Dean has been a member of the WRIC-TV8 team since 1998 when she accepted a position as a part-time production specialist. Since then, she has worn various hats including Assignment Desk Manager and Internship Coordinator, but found her niche when she gladly accepted a position as reporter in 2001. Email Rochelle
Kerri O'Brien
Kerri is our Anchor/Reporter for 8News at 5, 5:30 and 6, and reports for the 11pm show. She comes to us from News 12 New Jersey where she covered the 9-11 attacks, major flooding along the Delaware River and earned a New York Emmy nomination.. Email Kerri
Kim Schumacher
Kim Schumacher came to us from sunny Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where she was a reporter for nearly 6 years. Email Kim
Chelsea Washington
Look for Chelsea's reports on 8News at 6 and 8News at 11.  She welcomes your story ideas and other comments.   cwashington@wric.com
Nate Eaton
Nate Eaton is excited to join 8News after spending the past three years in Idaho Falls, Idaho working as a reporter and anchor.  While there, he won numerous awards and several of his stories gained national attention. If you have any story ideas for Nate, or just want to say hello, drop him an email at neaton@wric.com.

 

Katelyn Sherwood
Katelyn Sherwood is a video journalist and general assignment reporter for 8News. If you have a story idea, or would just like to say hi, send Katelyn an email at ksherwood@wric.com.  
Catherine Hawley
Catherine Hawley joined the 8News team in June 2009 as a video journalist and general assignment reporter. If you have any story ideas or other comments, email Catherine at CHawley@WRIC.com.

 

Josh Landon
Josh Landon joined the 8News team in October of 2009.  You can watch his reports weekdays on Good Morning Richmond and during 8News at 9am. If you have a question or story idea, Josh would love to hear from you. Email: jlandon@wric.com
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