KMTV Omaha Names Lisa Volenec VP-GM

The E.W. Scripps Co. today appointed Lisa Volenec vice president and general manager of its CBS affiliate KMTV Omaha, Neb., effective Aug. 22. She is currently a regional business development director for Scripps’ Local Media division.

Volenec previously was the local sales manager and an interactive account executive for KNXV, the Scripps ABC affiliate in Phoenix. Volenec began her sales career in the ophthalmology industry. Prior to working in sales, she was a senior reporter at KNXV.

An Omaha native, Volenec started her career in TV news, serving as the main anchor for KPTM Omaha. She also was the morning news anchor for the No. 1-rated Todd and Tyler Show on KEZO-FM Omaha.

“Lisa has excelled in each of her roles with Scripps and proven herself to be a skilled leader,” said Local Media President Brian Lawlor. “Her extensive news and sales experience and knowledge of the Omaha market will help drive KMTV’s success.”

Volenec studied broadcast journalism at Arizona State University.