Frank Lenzi

News Director KIRO Radio

About

I am a native of Portland, Oregon and have been living in the Puget Sound area since 2008. I am a total music geek and I spend way too much time on setlist.com looking at what songs my favorite bands played in concert 30 years ago. Those favorite bands include Depeche Mode, AC/DC, Scorpions, INXS, and the Cure among others. I also am a huge tennis fan. My favorite player of all-time is Roger Federer. My favorite active player at the moment is Jasmine Paolini. Growing up, I loved watching Chris Evert, Monica Seles and John McEnroe. I “play” tennis. But I’m bad. Very bad.

Expertise

• Journalism
• Radio and Web Reporting
• Radio News Anchoring

Experience

News Director, KIRO Newsradio (December 2024 – Present)

• Leads the KIRO Newsradio team with a focus on excellence in journalism and storytelling

Program Director/News Director, KOMO Radio (now KNWN)

• Held roles including Morning Editor, Managing Editor, News Director, and Program Director

Managing Editor/Reporter/Anchor, AM 860 KPAM

• Progressed from Morning Editor to Managing Editor at Portland’s news talk station

Newsroom Staff, 1190 KEX Portland

• First commercial radio job in Portland’s heritage station newsroom

High School Radio (1991)

• Began radio career at age 15 on a high school station

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, 1997

Certifications

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Achievements & Awards

• Led teams at KPAM and KOMO Radio that won multiple awards for breaking news, best newscast, and overall excellence

Social Media Profiles

• X (formerly Twitter)
• Instagram