TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Appoints Three Group General Managers, Rounding Out His Leadership Team
Globe Newswire•12/10/2026•12:45 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤TEGNA appoints Joan Barrett, Kate Morris and Brad Ramsey group general managers
- ➤Barrett oversees stations in TEGNA’s Northeast and Southeast regions
- ➤Morris oversees stations in TEGNA’s Midwest and West regions
- ➤Ramsey oversees stations in TEGNA’s Texas and Mid-South regions
- ➤TEGNA operates 64 local television stations across 51 U.S. markets
Expert Statements
Patrick Paolini, CEO of TEGNA
“Viewers’ habits and advertisers’ needs are constantly shifting, and we have to innovate quickly to serve both”
Patrick Paolini, CEO of TEGNA
“Engaging content and strong sales go hand in hand, and our local GMs are best positioned to connect them in their markets”
Patrick Paolini, CEO of TEGNA
“These leaders will give our general managers the support, resources, and tools they need to grow our business on every platform, at every station”
TYSONS, Va., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA (NASDAQ: NXST) CEO Patrick Paolini today named seasoned media executives Joan Barrett, Kate Morris and Brad Ramsey group general managers, rounding out his new leadership structure.
Effective immediately, Barrett, Morris and Ramsey will each oversee local general managers (GMs) across stations in two of TEGNA’s six dedicated regions. The group GMs will set clear expectations and strategy for local general managers, driving business performance, audience growth, and operational excellence.
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