John Manzi Named GM Of Sinclair Chico Stations

Sinclair Broadcast Group today appointed John Manzi vice president-general manager of KRCR (ABC), KRVU (MNT) and KUCO (Univision) in Chico, Calif. He will also oversee Sinclair’s provision of services to KCVU (Fox).

Manzi most recently was VP-GM of Sinclair’s KSAS and KMTW Wichita, Kan.

In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair COO and president of broadcast, said: “When we brought John to Sinclair to lead the stations in Wichita, we knew he would be a great addition to the executive team. He will now shift his leadership and business skills to Chico and we’re confident he will continue his track record of successfully growing the stations and their revenue.”

Previously, Manzi was president-GM of KDOC Los Angeles; VP-GM of KRCW Portland, Ore.; local sales manager of KWGN Denver; and national sales manager of WUPL New Orleans, La.

He began his media career as an account executive for TeleRep in New York.

Manzi holds an MBA from the College of William and Mary and a Bachelor of Science in engineering systems from the United States Merchant Marine Academy.  At the USMMA, Manzi was captain of the varsity soccer team and became a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy upon graduation.