NORFOLK, Va. — TEGNA Inc. announced Monday Brian Gregory has been named 13News Now's president and general manager. He will start on December 18.
Gregory will oversee the station’s operations across all platforms, as well as community outreach efforts and driving results for advertisers. He joins WVEC from KDVR/KWGN in Denver, where he served as news director, overseeing a staff of 140 in the news and production department.
"At KDVR, Gregory’s team produced more than 100 hours of news and local content weekly for all platforms, with a digital-first emphasis and strong record of ratings growth," TEGNA wrote in a press release.
During Gregory's tenure, KDVR received several Edward R. Murrow Awards, including a National Murrow Award in 2021 for Continuing Coverage for reporting on the use of Ketamine by Colorado paramedics to sedate agitated individuals.
Before, he served as the news director at KWCH in Wichita, Kansas; executive producer at KOVR in Sacramento, California; and assistant news director at WVLT in Knoxville, Tennessee. He started his career at WJET in Erie, Pennsylvania while attending college. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University, Erie, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
“It is a tremendous honor to join the WVEC team," Gregory was quoted as saying in the news release. "I’m passionate about embracing innovation and setting a positive vision for the future. It’s a privilege to head to Norfolk and help lead this incredibly talented team.”
Paul Trelstad, TEGNA's senior vice president of media operations, said Gregory brings a proven track record of performance to his new position.
“With more than 25 years of experience in our industry, including more than 20 in news management, his inclusive management style is evident in the results he’s achieved consistently throughout his career," Trelstad said. "He’ll be an excellent addition to our strong, capable team in Norfolk.”
