Adam Chase Named VP-GM Of WTKR Norfolk

E.W. Scripps Today appointed Adam Chase vice president and general manager of WTKR, its CBS affiliate in Norfolk, Va., effective Monday, Sept. 6.

Chase has been as vice president and general manager of KXXV, the company’s ABC affiliate in Waco, Texas, and KRHD, its independent in Bryan, Texas, since January 2019.

He also served as vice president and general manager at KERO, Scripps’ ABC affiliate in Bakersfield, Calif., in 2016-18.

“Adam has a record of building stations’ culture and operations to become leaders in the market,” said Local Media President Brian Lawlor. “His deep experience in broadcasting will help drive WTKR’s continued success.”

During his tenure, KXXV climbed to first place in key Nielsen program ratings, and KRHD added 22.5 hours of local news.

Chase attended Northeastern State University and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He also is a graduate of the 2020 class of Broadcast Leadership Training led by the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation.