TEGNA Appoints Three Group General Managers for Regional Oversight

TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini appointed Joan Barrett, Kate Morris, and Brad Ramsey as Group General Managers to oversee local general managers across the company's six dedicated regions. The appointments are effective immediately, with the new leaders serving as operating partners and coaches to drive operational excellence, audience growth, and business performance.

Joan Barrett will manage the Northeast and Southeast regions, while Kate Morris oversees the Midwest and West regions. Brad Ramsey will lead the Texas and Mid-South regions. The restructuring aims to provide local managers with the necessary support and resources to grow the business across all platforms.

Paolini stated the move is necessary to innovate quickly in response to shifting advertiser needs and viewer habits. The company operates 64 local television stations across 51 markets in the United States.