TEGNA names three group general managers in leadership reshuffle

TEGNA Inc., a leading television broadcasting company, has appointed three new group general managers to oversee specific regions in the United States. The company, which operates 64 local television stations in 51 markets, announced the leadership reshuffle on Monday in a press release.

Joan Barrett, who has been the president and general manager of WCNC in Charlotte since 2020, will now oversee stations in the Northeast and Southeast regions. Kate Morris, who has been leading KPNX in Phoenix since 2020, will take charge of the Midwest and West regions. Brad Ramsey, who most recently served as senior vice president of revenue, will lead the Texas and Mid-South regions.

Barrett's appointment comes after she added oversight of WFMY in Greensboro in 2024. Prior to that, she held general manager positions at KDVR/KWGN in Denver and led Schurz Communications’ television operations in Wichita. Morris, on the other hand, has been overseeing KTVB in Boise since 2018, after serving as executive news director.

She began her career as a news producer in Phoenix. Ramsey, meanwhile, most recently served as senior vice president of revenue, overseeing the company's sports rights strategy. He is also a member of the executive committee of the ABC Television Affiliate Board of Governors.

The appointment of these new group general managers is part of TEGNA's strategy to strengthen its leadership and expand its reach in different regions across the country.