Chris Lemke
Executive Director

Chris began his radio career more than 40 years ago in Grand Rapids Michigan. He began as a volunteer and intern at WCSG-FM while in college, and finished his tenure there 40 years later as the ministry’s Executive Director in 2021.

After leaving WCSG, he formed Lemke Media Partners to coach and consult nationally Christian radio industry colleagues in leadership, donor/business development, and programming roles.

In November of 2025, Lemke accepted the invitation to become Kinship Radio’s Executive Director.

He and his bride of 38 years, Susan, have six children, three of whom are married, and five grandchildren.