KNWI Names New Creative Services Director

KNWI/Des Moines (Life 107.1) welcomes Mercedes Rich as the station’s new Creative Services Director and on-air host. She fills the role of previous Creative Services Director Kristy Heilman who was promoted to APD in Jan this year. 

“This new role is an absolute dream.” said Mercedes. “I am so thankful to God for His provision and providence, and for the whole team at Life 107.1 for believing in me. I’m excited to learn, grow, and get to know the great people of Des Moines and Northwestern Media.” 

Mercedes joins the team from WGTS/Wash DC where she served as the evening show producer. 

Prior to joining WGTS in June 2023 Mercedes was with WRVL/Lynchburg (The Journey). She started her radio career in the summer of 2021 as a summer intern at KLRC/Siloam Springs and transitioned from there to the part-time Promotions Assistant at WRVL/Lynchburg (The Journey), and then in April of 2022, was promoted to Full-Time as the Promotions and Production Assistant and the Midday Show Host. Also, in March of 2023, she started voice-tracking for Moody Radio’s Praise and Worship Channel. 

Mercedes will officially begin her new role at KNWI on March 31. 

Life 107.1 is a part of the Northwestern Media network of University of Northwestern – St. Paul.