Tegna has named a former Univision executive as the new general manager of its ABC and CW affiliates in the Des Moines market.
David Loving will take over as the GM of WOI-TV/5 and KCWI/23 on March 2. Loving worked for Univision for 21 years, most recently as the general manager of the network’s Houston TV and radio stations.
Tegna acquired the stations last year as a spinoff from the Nexstar-Tribune merger. Nexstar had previously owned WOI/KCWI but instead decided to instead keep former Tribune NBC affiliate WHO-DT/13, which has long had higher ratings.
“David is a first-rate leader and innovator with a strong record of success, from launching new programs to providing outstanding service and solutions to clients,” said Lynn Beall, Tegna’s executive vice president and COO for media operations, in a news release. “His inclusive management style, proven ability to build and grow teams and commitment to the communities he’s served make him a perfect match for Des Moines.”
Loving and his wife Patty will be relocating to Des Moines from Houston.