Dayton Radio Icon Kim Faris to Retire from Mix 107.7

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, June 28, 2021

Kim Faris

iHeartMedia Dayton announces the retirement of veteran air personality Kim Faris. After 43 years broadcasting in the Dayton market, her last day on-air will be Friday, July 16. During her time on-air, Faris has graced the airwaves on stations such as WING, WJAI, WGTZ (Z93), WLQT, WYDB and most recently on WMMX-FM (Mix 107.7). She's been the midday host there for the last five years from 10am-3pm.

A member of the Ohio Radio Hall of Fame and the Dayton Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Faris has also played a key role hosting the Miami Valley View show every weekend on all of Dayton's iHeartRadio stations for the last decade. In addition, she has volunteered and advocated for a variety of amazing organizations across the Dayton area and Tri-State Region, including the American Heart Association, Walk for Women's Wellness, Noble Circle Project, Pink Ribbon Girls and many more.

"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," added iHeartMedia Dayton Senior VP of Programming Jeff Stevens. "She will learn anything you throw at her, and she makes everyone on the staff better. The hole she will leave behind is not a small one. Not many people are irreplaceable, but Kim falls into that rare category. We've hidden all the calendars hoping she might lose track of the date and accidentally stick around a little longer."

"Working with Kim Faris for the last 29 years has been a real honor," said iHeartMedia Dayton Market President fDavid Litteral. "She is one of the best broadcasters in the business and a true friend. We will certainly miss her smile and contagious enthusiasm."