Richmond Radio: Rich Herrera Joins WRVA As Morning Host

Rich Herrera

Audacy’s Newsradio WRVA 1140 AM/96.1 FM in Richmond has announced the addition of Rich Herrera as the new morning host of Richmond’s Morning News. 

Herrera steps into the role previously held by John Reid, who resigned in late January 2025 to run for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. 

Herrera brings over 30 years of broadcasting experience, primarily in sports radio, to WRVA. His career spans major markets including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tampa, Miami, St. Louis, and Tucson, with stints at prominent stations and networks such as Fox Sports Radio, SiriusXM, and CBS Sports Radio. 

Most recently, Herrera served as Head of Marketing for Charlotte’s Web, a CBD company, while also hosting weekends for Audacy’s Infinity Sports Radio. 

Prior roles include programming and hosting afternoons at Cumulus’ “Wildcats Radio 1290” KCUB in Tucson (2020–2022), and serving as Assistant Program Director and Senior Executive Producer for Audacy’s “97.3 The Fan” KWFN in San Diego, where he also hosted pre- and post-game shows for the San Diego Padres radio network (2016–2020). Earlier, he worked with the Tampa Bay Rays and hosted at stations like WHFS Tampa, KMOX St. Louis, and WAXY Miami.

Herrera’s shift from sports talk to news/talk radio reflects a personal evolution. A self-described lifelong conservative and son of a migrant farm worker, he expressed a desire to contribute to the nation that shaped his opportunities. 

In a statement on X, Herrera said, “I’m thrilled to join NewsRadio WRVA as the new host of Richmond’s Morning News! As [WRVA] turns 100 & America nears 250, I’m honored to be in Virginia, where history comes to life. Let’s get to work, Richmond!” He also highlighted his excitement after meeting with Audacy Virginia Senior Vice President Bennett Zier and Market Manager Zach McHugh, noting that hosting the morning show made him “fall in love with the station.”

WRVA has a storied history since its first broadcast on November 2, 1925, and remains a 50,000-watt Class A station with a strong regional presence. Herrera’s hiring signals Audacy’s intent to maintain WRVA’s prominence in news and talk radio while blending his seasoned broadcasting skills with a fresh perspective for Richmond listeners.