{"id":203023,"date":"2026-03-04T00:35:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T00:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/203023\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T00:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T00:35:41","slug":"sinclair-names-katherine-dougherty-gm-of-fresno-stations-ncs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/203023\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinclair names Katherine Dougherty GM of Fresno stations – NCS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sinclair<\/a> has named Katherine Dougherty<\/a> as vice president and general manager of its duopoly in Fresno, California<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Her role will include responsibilities for Fox affiliate KMPH<\/a> and CW affiliate KFRE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dougherty returns to Sinclair from its CBS affiliate KOIN<\/a> and CW station KRCW<\/a> in Portland, Oregon<\/a>, where she served as integrated sales manager.<\/p>\n

Previously, Dougherty held digital sales roles at Sinclair\u2019s stations in Eugene, Oregon<\/a>, which include KMTR<\/a>, an NBC and CW affiliate, and KVAL<\/a>, a CBS affiliate. She was also station manager of KMTR.<\/p>\n

\u201cKathie is a proven leader with a strong track record of driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and community engagement,\u201d said Rob Weisbord<\/a>, COO and president of Sinclair\u2019s local media division, in a statement. \u201cHer strategic mindset, and collaborative leadership style make her the ideal choice to lead our Fresno operations, and we\u2019re thrilled she is returning to Sinclair.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am truly honored to return to Sinclair, a company that has always felt like home to me. I\u2019ve long admired the strength of its leadership and the culture of innovation and local commitment it represents,\u201d said Dougherty in the same statement. \u201cI\u2019m inspired by the team in Fresno and excited to get started, build strong partnerships, and support continued growth across the Central Valley.\u201d<\/p>\n

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