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• MEET THE FOX 25 NEWS TEAM

Phyllis WilliamsPHYLLIS WILLIAMS - Primetime Reporter

Phyllis Williams is a reporter for the FOX 25 Primetime News at 9 focusing on crime. She has been with KOKH since the station went on the air in 1996.

In 1997 she received honorable mention for Investigative Reporting from the Oklahoma Associated Press Broadcasters Association for Inmate Death, Kenneth Michael Trentadue. In 1999 she was awarded a plaque by the Oklahoma Good Roads and Transportation Association for her coverage on roads and infrastructure. In 2001, on behalf of the station, she was awarded a commendation by the Oklahoma Council on Violence Prevention.

Her proudest achievement was in February 2002, when she received an award for her leadership as a High Profile Broadcast Media Role Model Adding to the Rich History of African American History during the Black Heritage Celebration. (Black Heritage Committee & The Department of Human Services is one of the biggest sponsors of the event).

In 2004 she received 2nd place for Investigative Reporting from the Oklahoma Associated Press Broadcasters for Bridges of Death.

Email Phyllis: pwilliams@okcfox.com

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Britten FollettBRITTEN FOLLETT - Primetime Reporter

Britten Follett is a reporter for the FOX 25 Primetime News at Nine. Britten also anchors the Sunday Edition of the Primetime News at Nine with Michael Henrich. Britten has uncovered bootleg liquor operations and mortgage fraud on red dirt to win six state broadcasting awards, including 2005's Best Investigative Report. Britten won the 2009 Edward R. Murrow Award for Video News Series "Joyce Gilchrist; Damage Done." She has also been nominated for an Emmy.

This is not Britten's first time covering news in Oklahoma. Britten began reporting in Rockford, Illinois at WTVO. She started as an intern and worked her way up to full-time reporter. While in Rockford, she was sent to Oklahoma to cover a story and flew back the same day to report for the 10pm newscast. Britten enjoys traveling. She's been to China, Thailand, Egypt, Austria, England, France, Italy, and Dubai. The great pyramids were her favorite site, although the Eiffel Tower was a close second.

She is also an avid Barbie collector. Recently, she was among eight people selected worldwide to be on the Mattel Barbie Collector Advisory Panel. Her advice for Mattel? Reporter Barbie! If Britten is not perusing the Barbie aisle, she's probably rollerblading, singing karaoke, or working on her scrapbook.

E-mail Britten: bfollett@okcfox.com

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CHRISTIAN GARMANLISA MONAHAN - Primetime Reporter

Lisa Monahan is a reporter for the FOX 25 Primetime News at 9. Lisa was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Lisa graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communications.

While at UCO, she spent four years as a reporter, producer, and anchor for KCSU Channel 22 in Edmond. The highlight of her college career was a summer spent in Los Angeles doing an internship with Entertainment Tonight. She also received the first place collegiate newscast award in 2004 from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters.

Lisa began her career as an Assignment Editor and Reporter for Fox 25 before moving to KXII in Sherman, Texas. At KXII, Lisa worked as a morning reporter, anchor and producer covering stories across southern Oklahoma and North Texas. While she enjoyed working in a two state market, Lisa says she is glad to be back in Oklahoma City at a station she calls home.

Although being a reporter has been a passion since middle school, the backbone to her success is family and friends. Away from work Lisa enjoys cooking, working out, playing with her puppy Ellie,and traveling.

If you have a story idea, Lisa would love to hear from you.

Email Lisa: lmonahan@okcfox.com

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Laura HusseyNICK WINKLER - Primetime Reporter

Nick Winkler is a reporter for the Primetime News At Nine.

His investigative pieces and breaking news reports have received awards in multiple states.

Nick is glad to be back in the Sooner state. Previously he worked in Oklahoma City but left for the Great Northwest and a job in Portland, Oregon. Nick has also worked in Augusta, Georgia and Dayton, Ohio. Nick is thankful the people of Oklahoma trust him to tell their stories and invites you to email him with your own.

E-mail Nick: nwinkler@okcfox.com.

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Laura HusseyPHIL CROSS - Primetime Reporter

Phil Cross is a producer/reporter for the FOX 25 Primetime News at 9. Phil joined Fox 25 after spending the last two years in Des Moines, Iowa. Phil has worked as an assignment editor, producer and reporter in Des Moines, and his home state, Missouri.

Phil grew up in southwest Missouri. He graduated summa cum laude from Missouri Southern State University with a degree in communications and psychology. Phil also studied at the University of Cambridge in England.

In his spare time you can find Phil at any of Oklahoma's tourist spots or on the golf course (just look for the blonde guy trying to find his ball in the woods). Phil also enjoys playing and learning to play new musical instruments.

Phil is excited to be part of the Fox 25 team and looks forward to getting to know as many people in his new city as possible.

E-mail Phil: pcross@okcfox.com

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Jaclyn SchultzJACLYN SCHULTZ - Primetime Reporter

Jaclyn Schultz is a reporter for FOX 25's Primetime News at Nine. Oklahoma City already feels like "home" to her: she loves a "big city with a small-town heart!"

Jaclyn is no stranger to strange weather. She previously worked at WTVO in Rockford, Illinois, extensively covering heavy floods. She broke and followed the saga of a team of citizens who filed a class-action lawsuit against their city. They claimed inadequate storm drains didn't protect their homes.

She has also worked as a writer for Sacramento's KOVR, and as a producer for KMAX's zany "Good Day Sacramento" morning show.

During college, she interned at CNN's London bureau, booking political and economic experts for CNN International's shows. Jaclyn received her Bachelor's of Arts in International Relations from California State University, Sacramento.

She's a member of the Asian American Journalists Association, and is proud of her multi-ethnic heritage: Filipino, Spanish, German, Chinese, French and Hungarian.

When she's not at work, Jaclyn loves checking out the cultural "hot spots" in her area. You can find her reading at a local coffee shop, strolling through an art gallery, stopping by cool restaurants, or hitting the local ballroom dance venues.

E-mail Jaclyn: jschultz@okcfox.com

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