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CRISTA Media Taps Leaders for KCMS, KCIS and KWPZ


Channah Hanberg
Channah Hanberg

CRISTA Media, part of the CRISTA family of ministries, has announced appointments for three different current leaders to help form a new operational leadership structure for its KCMS (Spirit 105.3) and KCIS-AM in Seattle and KWPZ (Praise 106.5) in Bellingham, WA. 13-year company veteran Channah Hanberg will step into a newly-created Market Manager and General Manager role, effective immediatley. She'll oversee day-to-day operations for the three stations, as well as various digital platforms.

General Sales Manager duties previously held by Hanberg will transition to Amanda Schneider, who had most recently served as Local Sales Manager for CRISTA Media's two Seattle stations. After 14 years of service at KWPZ, Scott Brockett will now move into a Local Sales Manager role for the Contemporary Christian station.

CRISTA Media Vice President TJ Malievsky commented, "This is an exciting day for CRISTA Media. We are incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to reward three of our current employees with new opportunities that will allow each to continue to grow as leaders while benefiting our operations in Seattle and Bellingham. Channah, Amanda, and Scott have a combined 30 years of experience with our stations, and each holds a passion for the Lord and for our work in serving our listeners throughout the Pacific Northwest and around the world."

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