Richards Named PD Of Eagle & Lone Star/DFW

• Vince Richards is right back in the action in DFW, as the newly named Program Director iHeartMedia Active Rock KEGL (97.1 The Eagle) and Classic Rock KZPS (Lone Star 92.5)/Dallas, effective immediately. He will report to Marc Sherman, EVP of Programming.

Richards most recently spent eight years with Audacy, most recently serving as VP of Rock Programming while also overseeing Operations and the company’s music stations in Dallas-Ft. Worth, as well as Mainstream Rock KRXQ (98 Rock) and Classic Rock KSEG (96.9 The Eagle)/Sacramento until leaving the company last November.

“Any time you have the opportunity to add someone with Vince’s experience and reputation to your team, it’s a tremendous win for everyone involved,” said Chris Long, Region President for iHeartMedia DFW. “We’re excited to welcome Vince to our Dallas team and look forward to the impact he’ll make.”

Richards, who had spent most of his career in Texas, was named OM of Entercom’s six-station Sacramento group in early 2018. He returned to DFW in December 2020 as Brand Manager of Audacy Adult Hits KJKK (100.3 Jack FM) and was later elevated to VP of Rock Programming. Richards earlier served as National Operations Manager for Townsquare Media, and he notably put in a decade of service with Clear Channel — six years as Director of FM Programming for Clear Channel Houston and OM of CC Dallas and PD of Alternative KDGE (102.1 The Edge). Richards’ history with Entercom/Audacy originally started back in 1996 with a five-year stint as OM of Entercom Kansas City and PD of KQRC (98.9 The Rock). He began his career at WQLZ/Springfield, IL.

“I’m excited, focused and motivated to lead the talented teams at these two iconic radio stations in the DFW market, and I look forward to maximizing our positions in North Texas,” Richards remarked. “Thanks to the iHeart team for the opportunity to take the reins of 97.1 The Eagle and Lone Star 92.5.”