Ashley Parker Named GM Of Graham’s KSAT

Graham Media Group on Wednesday promoted Ashley Parker to vice president and general manager of KSAT, its ABC affiliate in San Antonio, Texas, effective Oct. 1.

Parker replaces Phil Lane, who was recently named VP-GM of Graham’s KPRC Houston.

Parker has been at KSAT’s general sales manager since 2013. In her 19 years at the station, she has been local sales manager, digital sales manager and an account executive.

Catherine Badalamente, Graham Media president and chief executive officer, said: “Ashley has been an integral part of KSAT’s success, helping spearhead major station initiatives and driving KSAT to achieving greater revenue goals year after year. Her commitment to transforming the business and leading KSAT into the future, is, and has always been, a top priority.”

“I am honored and humbled to have this amazing opportunity to lead KSAT,” Parker said. “It has been a lifelong dream that is coming true. I am excited for the future of broadcast television and look forward to serving the San Antonio community through our relentless commitment at KSAT.”

Prior to joining KSAT in 2003, Parker was at KIII Corpus Christi, Texas, and KRBC Abilene, Texas.