 Stern took notice after numerous calls mocking Gary Dell'Abate.Although he came in second in the "Win John's Job" contest to his future writing partner, Richard Christy, Sal was eventually hired as a prank caller/writer for the show, and is now credited as a producer.Born in December 1979 in Fairborn, Ohio, Jamie Daniel "J. D." Harmeyer is Stern's head media producer.