Rogala To Run TEGNA Columbus
• TEGNA Inc. in Columbus, OH welcomes Rick Rogala as President & General Manager of CBS affiliate WBNS-TV. Rogala will also have oversight of Sports-Talk duo WBNS-FM (Sports Radio The Fan 97.1) & WBNS-AM (ESPN 1460), and ONN Radio (Ohio News Network). Rogala earns the transfer to Columbus from a similar position with WATN-TV and WLMT-TV, TEGNA’s ABC and CW affiliates in Memphis.
“Rick is an established and experienced broadcast professional whose talent has been instrumental in enhancing multiple stations across various markets over the years,” said Larry Delia, TEGNA SVP of Media Operations. “Rick’s unique blend of culture-building and strategic thinking has yielded strong results in Memphis. He is an excellent collaborator and community partner, capable of inspiring and motivating those around him. We are thrilled to welcome him to the storied brand of WBNS in Columbus.”
Rogala remarked, “I’m excited and honored to assume the role of President and General Manager at WBNS-TV, a station with a rich legacy of serving the Columbus community. I’m excited for the station’s future and looking forward to leading our talented team in shaping that future. This includes fostering innovation, embracing the power of storytelling to inform, inspire, and connect with our audience in meaningful ways, and expanding our commitment to serving our community and customers with excellence.”
Prior to WATN/WLMT, Rogala held several senior media leadership roles, including SVP at Nexstar Media Group, where he was responsible for direct operations oversight of 12 markets. Earlier in his career, Rogala was a GM of television stations in six markets, including Tampa, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, and Little Rock.
