iHeartMedia Denver has hired Marty Lenz as new morning co-host for KOA NewsRadio. Colorado’s Morning News with April Zesbaugh & Marty Lenz will air weekdays from 5 until 10 a.m. MT as of January 8. Lenz replaces Steffan Tubbs, who was let go in August after a domestic violence charge.
Lenz is a Denver native who joins KOA NewsRadio from KCBS in San Francisco, where he spent the past seven years as a news anchor. During that time, he also served as a TV personality in the San Francisco Bay Area and provided news content and sports reporting for various outlets. Prior to moving to San Francisco, Lenz spent many years with iHeartMedia, including on-air positions for its Denver brands.
“Following an exhaustive nationwide search, it was clear that Marty Lenz is uniquely qualified to join KOA NewsRadio,” said Tim Hager, Region President of iHeartMedia Denver. “Marty’s news prowess, engaging personality, and Denver roots are sure to fuel the growth for Colorado’s Morning News in 2018 and beyond.”
“It’s a true professional and personal thrill to return to my hometown of Denver and be afforded the opportunity to work for KOA NewsRadio, a station I grew up revering,” said Lenz. “I cannot be more humbled, excited, and honored to work with the talented and committed pros at iHeartMedia Denver – especially side-by-side with April Zesbaugh and the entire team at KOA NewsRadio.
