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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hilton H. Howell, Jr. ExecutiveBoard | Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | President and CEO of Atlantic American Corporation; Chairman of Atlantic American Corporation; Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Delta Life Insurance Company and Delta Fire & Casualty Insurance Company | Hilton H. Howell, Jr. has been with GTN since 1993, serving in various leadership roles. He has played a pivotal role in the company's growth and strategic direction. He also holds significant roles in other corporations, bringing extensive experience in law, insurance, and broadcasting. | |
Donald P. LaPlatney Executive | President and Co-Chief Executive Officer | Board Member of the National Association of Broadcasters | Donald P. LaPlatney joined GTN in 2019 following the merger with Raycom Media, Inc. He has been instrumental in the integration and growth of the company, leveraging his extensive experience in broadcasting and media organizations. | |
James C. Ryan Executive | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | N/A | James C. Ryan serves as the Executive Vice President and CFO of GTN. The documents do not provide further details about his start date, previous positions, or external roles. | |
Kevin P. Latek Executive | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer | N/A | Kevin P. Latek is the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer at GTN. His role involves significant legal, regulatory, and strategic development responsibilities. | |
Sandra Breland Executive | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Board Member of the Carole Kneeland Project for Responsible Journalism | Sandra Breland joined GTN in 2019 and has held various leadership roles, including Senior Vice President of Local Media. She has over 30 years of experience in local broadcasting and has been recognized for her leadership and award-winning coverage. | |
Howell W. Newton Board | Lead Independent Director | Manager of 1899 Management Services, LLC; Managing General Partner of Willwell LLLP | Howell W. Newton has been a director at GTN since 1991 and serves as the Lead Independent Director. He brings considerable financial expertise and consistent leadership to the Board. | |
Lorraine McClain Board | Director | President of Reicon Management, Inc.; Chair of the Board of Directors of Anverse Inc.; Board Member of NSORO | Lorraine McClain has been a director at GTN since March 2022. She brings executive and operational experience in the local media industry, contributing valuable insights to GTN's board. | |
Luis A. Garcia Board | Director | President and Lead Strategist of MarketVision | Luis A. Garcia has been a director at GTN since 2016. He provides strategic marketing expertise and entrepreneurial success, contributing valuable insights to GTN's operations. | |
Paul H. McTear Board | Director | N/A | Paul H. McTear has been a director at GTN since 2019. He previously served as CEO and President of Raycom and has been involved in launching cable programming networks. | |
Richard B. Hare Board | Director | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. | Richard B. Hare has been a director at GTN since 2016. He brings significant financial management and accounting expertise to the Board, with experience in various finance roles. | |
Richard L. Boger Board | Director | President and CEO of Lex-Tek International, Inc.; General Partner of Shawnee Meadow Holdings, LLLP; Business Manager for Heathland Holdings, LLLP; Trustee for the Boger-Owen Foundation | Richard L. Boger has been a director at GTN since 1991. He brings extensive managerial and entrepreneurial experience to the Board, with a background in founding and selling commercial insurance services companies. | |
Robin R. Howell Board | Director | Vice President and Director of Delta Life Insurance Company and Delta Fire & Casualty Company; Member of the Board of Directors of Atlantic American Corporation; Chairman and Member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the High Museum of Art | Robin R. Howell has been a director at GTN since 2012. Her experience in board matters and involvement in various businesses and civic associations provide valuable insights to the company. |
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
KCBU | 2024 | Gray Television's KCBU acquisition involved exchanging two existing television stations for a new FCC permit in Salt Lake City, valued at $1 million; the deal, completed on July 1, 2024, generated a non-cash loss of $14 million and strategically enhanced the company’s presence in a larger market by trading Casper and Cheyenne assets. |
WKTB-TV | 2022 | The WKTB-TV acquisition was completed on April 1, 2022, for $31 million in cash and involved acquiring a television station along with critical digital media assets, broadcast licenses, and network affiliation rights; the detailed allocation of the purchase price and the use of income, cost, and market approaches to value the assets underline its strategic and financial significance. |
Recent developments and announcements about GTN.
Earnings
New Earnings (Q4 2024)
·7 days agoView full earnings summary →Gray Television (GTN) slashed $520M in principal debt in 2024, exceeding its $0.5B target. Strong FCF aims to lower leverage from 5.5x to 4x and drive further reductions. Meanwhile, Assembly Atlanta’s 70% occupancy signals revenue upside ahead.