Chris Paddie is the General Manager of KMHT Radio in Marshall and is a stockholder and director of Hanszen Broadcast Group Inc., which purchased KMHT in 2002. In addition to his management of the day to day operations of KMHT, Paddie also hosts a daily talk show, ” The Talk of East Texas”, and is involved in other on-air activities, including doing play-by-play of Marshall Maverick football on KMHT. Chris Paddie is a graduate of Carthage High School and a 1996 graduate of Texas A&M University. He is married to Brooke Hanszen Paddie and they have two sons, Christopher and Noah. Since moving to Marshall in 2002, Paddie has become an active member of the community. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce, President of the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Pines, a board member of the Texas Association of Broadcasters, a board member and volunteer for the Junior Achievement Program, and a member of the Marshall High School Career and Technology Advisory Council. Additionally, Paddie is a member of the Marshall Rotary Club and he and his family are active members of Central Baptist Church in Marshall. Paddie recently entered the area of public service even more, when he was elected to the Marshall City Commission in May of 2008. When not working or serving his community, Paddie enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.