David Loving srtarts as president and general manager of KHOU-KTBU Houston May 20. He comes from WOI-KCWI Des Moines, where he was the general manager. Both duopolies are part of Tegna.
Robert Springer, the previous general manager at KHOU-KTBU, announced his departure last month.
“Among a deep pool of candidates, David stood out for his understanding of what it truly means to ‘Stand for Houston,’ ” said Brad Ramsey, senior VP, media operations, Tegna. “His previous experience in Houston is invaluable, and I’m excited to see all that he and the talented KHOU team can accomplish together.”
Loving is a graduate of Texas A&M University. He has spent 28 years in various roles across Houston, Austin and San Antonio, and was a board member of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Mexico Gulf Coast Chamber, and the Texas Association of Broadcasters.
”Returning to Houston, one of the greatest cities in the U.S., fills me with immense excitement,” he said. “Teaming up with the outstanding professionals at KHOU, I am eager to reconnect with Houston’s vibrant community and valued clients and celebrate the rich diversity that makes the city truly exceptional.”
KHOU is the CBS affiliate in DMA No. 8.
Ramsey saluted the departing Springer as well. "His contributions at KHOU, KUSA [Denver] and KARE [Minneapolis], as well as Tegna at large, are too numerous to count," he said. "He has been a model of what it means to serve the greater good of our communities and to Stand for Houston."
