iHeartMedia Dayton today announced the retirement of legendary on-air personality Kim Faris, shared personally by Kim on the “Jeff, Kristi and Dave Morning Show.” After 43 years broadcasting in the Dayton market, Faris last day on-air will be Friday, July 16.
During her time on-air, Faris has graced the airwaves on stations like WING, WJAI, WGTZ Z93, WLQT, WYDB and most recently on Mix 1077. She has been the midday host on Mix 107.7 for the last five years, where “My hope, as I hang up these headphones, is that I have made a positive impact in our community,” said Faris. “That is what this job is all about — to connect with our listeners and make them feel happy, sometimes sad, but always appreciated. I will continue to advocate for women’s health and well-being, making sure women in Dayton and the Miami Valley are aware of the many services in our community that are here to help them live their best life.” “Kim is the kind of person you hope and pray will be on your staff,” said Jeff Stevens, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Dayton. “She will learn anything you throw at her, and
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