Merri Wapstra-Hanson

Merri Wapstra-Hanson is an accomplished media executive with extensive experience in leadership roles within broadcasting and sales. Currently serving as Vice President and General Manager at KSTU FOX 13 & Utah 16 since 2016, Merri has also held similar positions at KIVI-TV, Idaho News 6, where responsibilities included station management and sales leadership. Prior to this, Merri founded MerriMedia LLC and contributed to business development at Stevenson Advertising. Experience also includes a senior account executive role at Comcast Spotlight and regional marketing executive at TEGNA. Merri’s educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from Pacific Lutheran University and Whitworth University, along with specialized training in leadership and coaching.