Quick Facts

A Washington native, Bryon grew up in Federal Way where he attended school and was involved in community organizations and theater. After graduating, Bryon attended Seattle Pacific University. Originally thinking he'd become an English teacher, Bryon's career path quickly changed in 1998 after an internship with Seattle radio station. Bryon would go on to produce 3 morning shows in Seattle and host 2 morning shows in Billings, MT and Bend, OR. You can read more about Bryon's radio career here.

Bryon and his wife, Shawna, met on a blind date on August 6, 2004. They were engaged on December 31, 2004 on Main Street in Disneyland and married on June 18, 2005. On June 14, 2007, Alyssa Mengle was born. Bryon, Shawna, Alyssa and Toby the Beagle called Bend, Oregon their home - though they return to Seattle often to visit friends and family.

In 2005, ABC's Grey's Anatomy came to Seattle for 2 days of shooting scenes in downtown. Bryon was hired as an extra for one scene walking alongside Kate Walsh and James Pickens, Jr.

In 1998, Bryon had the opportunity to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Seattle Mariners game in the Kingdome.

In 2003, Bryon was hired by World Wrestling Entertainment to host Wrestlemania 19 in Seattle at Safeco Field.

While he's afraid of heights, Bryon loves to skydive. 

Disneyland remains Bryon's favorite vacation destination. With exception to 2007 (the year Alyssa was born), Bryon has been to a Disney theme park every year of his life.