Van has worked in radio in the area since graduating from Auburn University in 2007. Van is married to wife Bobbi and they have two kids (Braden and Josie). When not working in the studio he loves calling sports! Van has served as a broadcaster for Auburn University Baseball, Smiths Station Football, and currently serves as voice for Opelika High School. He has won multiple ABBY's for Sportscaster of The Year and also won the 2019 Judges Award of Merit for Small Market Radio Personality from the Alabama Broadcasters Association.