Gregg Henson has been named as the Program Director of 1040 WHO, the iHeartMedia news/talk station in Des Moines.
Henson joins after previously working in Grand Rapids as the Program Director and morning show host at 97 WLAV. He has plenty of news/talk radio experience, working at heritage brands like WOWO (Fort Wayne) and WRVA (Richmond) among others.
“I’m incredibly excited to return to iHeartMedia and work with the legendary staff at NewsRadio 1040 WHO,” said Henson. “WHO’s legacy of trusted news and strong local voices is unmatched, and I’m focused on building on that foundation and continuing to deliver relevant, impactful programming for listeners across Iowa.”
Henson’s first day on the job is Monday, January 12th.
“NewsRadio 1040 WHO is one of the most respected news talk stations in Iowa, built on a strong foundation of trusted voices and programming,” said Steve Geofferies, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia. “Gregg’s experience and leadership will support our strong team and help WHO continue delivering the high-quality programming listeners rely on every day.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Gregg to the iHeart team,” said Jen Stocker, iHeartMedia Nebraska/Iowa Area President. “Gregg’s passion, strategic vision and dedication to strong local content perfectly align with our mission to deliver trusted, top-tier programming to Des Moines and surrounding communities.”
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