Ron Bartholomew Named General Manager of WNDU in South Bend, Indiana

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Gray Television has appointed Ron Bartholomew as the new General Manager of WNDU, the NBC affiliate in South Bend, Indiana, effective June 6. Bartholomew brings over 20 years of experience in media and sales, including leadership roles at CBS stations in New Orleans and Tampa Bay, and has been the director of sales at WMC Television in Memphis for the past three years. He succeeds John O’Brien, who moved to manage WAVE3 in Louisville. Gray Television is the largest owner of local TV stations in the U.S., reaching approximately 36% of U.S. households.

ATLANTA, May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) has named Ron Bartholomew as the General Manager of WNDU, the NBC affiliate in South Bend, Indiana (DMA 99).

Ron is an executive and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of management experience across multiple media and sales organizations.  He is passionate about constructing talented teams with diverse backgrounds.  His teams are focused on supporting community and building strong business partnerships.

Ron held multiple leadership positions with the CBS network owned stations in New Orleans and Tampa Bay.  Ron has also run his own businesses and served as a revenue consultant for various companies including The Black News Channel.  For the past three years, Ron has successfully guided the sales efforts of WMC Television, Gray’s NBC Affiliate in Memphis, Tennessee, as the station’s director of sales.

Ron holds both a bachelor’s and master’s in business administration from Georgetown Wesleyan University of the Americas. He starts at WNDU on June 6^th and succeeds John O’Brien, who recently became the General Manager of WAVE3, the NBC affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky.

About Gray:

Gray Television, Inc. is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States that serve 113 television markets reaching approximately 36 percent of US television households. This portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station. We also own video program companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Honey, and PowerNation Studios, as well as Third Rail Studios.

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FAQ

Who is the new General Manager of WNDU?

Ron Bartholomew has been appointed as the new General Manager of WNDU, effective June 6.

What experience does Ron Bartholomew have?

Ron Bartholomew has over 20 years of management experience in media and sales, including roles at CBS stations and as director of sales at WMC Television.

What position did John O’Brien hold before Ron Bartholomew?

John O’Brien was the General Manager of WNDU before becoming the General Manager of WAVE3 in Louisville, Kentucky.

What is the reach of Gray Television?

Gray Television serves approximately 36% of U.S. television households with its local stations.

When does Ron Bartholomew start at WNDU?

Ron Bartholomew is set to start as the General Manager of WNDU on June 6.