Sheila Oliver New GM Of WFLD-WPWR Chicago

Sheila Oliver today was appointed senior vice president and general manager of Fox’s WFLD (Fox) and WPWR (MNT) Chicago. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the stations’ business and operations. Oliver assumes this position immediately.

Jack Abernethy, chief executive officer of Fox Television Stations, said: “Sheila is a Fox Television Stations veteran of both news and sales who leads with her Midwestern charm so she is the perfect choice to elevate Fox Chicago to the next level.”

Oliver has been with FTS since 2002. Most recently, she has spent two years as the senior vice president-GM of KCPQ-KZJO Seattle. Prior to that, Oliver spent six years as the SVP-GM of KMSP-WFTC Minneapolis, and before that, was the duopoly’s VP of sales for more than 10 years.

Previously, she was the VP-general sales manager for KSAZ Phoenix. Earlier in her career, Oliver was GM of WTVR Richmond, Va., and WCGV-WVTV Milwaukee. She began her career in broadcasting at WUPW Toledo, Ohio, WJLB-FM Detroit.

She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in both French and telecommunications from Michigan State University.