Further Interests
Outside of his radio career Dees has become a businessman and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of the now defunct Fine Living Network, the lifestyle cable and television satellite network in partnership with E. W. Scripps Networks. He is also the founder of DDN – The Dees Digital Network.
Dees is a farmer, raising both crops and cattle in central Kentucky. He loves water skiing and golf. He even caddied at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, for Mark O'Meara. Rick is also an ardent pastry chef, who loves to bake anything with chocolate.
Dees is active in Young Life, a Christian organization serving areas that have limited or no Christian influence. Dees is also a participant in the Boy Scouts of America, having earned the rank of Eagle Scout himself at age 15.
Dees currently resides in Los Angeles with his comedienne/impressionist wife, Julie McWhirter. Rick and Julie have a son, Kevin (who is also the segment co-host of the Weekly Top 40 show).
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