Ramsey Named WVEC GM

Gray alum succeeds Tod Smith at Belo's Norfolk station

By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 10/16/2012 10:36:37 AM

Brad Ramsey has been named president and general manager of WVEC Norfolk, succeeding Tod Smith at the Belo station. He starts Nov. 5.

Smith took over WWL New Orleans in June.

Since July 2008, Ramsey has served as vice president and general manager of WCAV-WVAW-WAHU Charlottesville, Gray Television's so-called "Newsplex." Prior to that, he was vice president and general manager at WHSV in Winchester, Va., where his career started on air in 2000.

"Brad is an up-and-coming leader in the television industry who has delivered consistent revenue and ratings growth in his previous positions," said Kathy Clements, Belo's senior VP/Media Operations. "His experience in the Virginia marketplace will be a significant asset to WVEC."

Ramsey is the 2012-2013 president-elect of the Virginia Association of Broadcasters.