Gray Media Promotes Bob Kroeger to Chief Technology Officer

Gray Media has promoted Bob Kroeger to Chief Technology Officer, succeeding David Burke who retired on July 31. Kroeger has served as Chief Information Officer for both Gray and Raycom Media, with over 32 years of leadership experience in television broadcast engineering and information technology. He will oversee multi-site IT and broadcast engineering operations, as well as enterprise-wide technology initiatives. Kroeger holds degrees from Northern Kentucky University and the University of Cincinnati.

Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) has announced the promotion of Bob Kroeger to Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. Kroeger, who previously served as Chief Information Officer for both Gray and Raycom Media, succeeds David Burke, who retired on July 31, 2025 [1].

With over 32 years of leadership experience in television broadcast engineering and IT, Kroeger brings extensive expertise in IT strategy, enterprise security, broadcast system management, and emerging technologies. His career includes executive roles at major broadcast groups and leadership positions at various television stations. Kroeger holds degrees from Northern Kentucky University and the University of Cincinnati.

Gray Media, the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations, serves 113 television markets reaching approximately 37% of US television households. The company's portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station during 2024, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 44 markets [1].

"We are thrilled to elevate Bob Kroeger to Chief Technology Officer of Gray Media," said Gray’s President and Co-CEO Pat LaPlatney. "He has a wealth of experience and is highly respected by our employees and across the industry. Bob has big shoes to fill with the departure of David Burke, but we are thrilled to have someone of his caliber step up to our CTO role."

Kroeger will oversee multi-site IT and broadcast engineering operations and support enterprise-wide technology initiatives. His technical expertise includes IT strategy, enterprise security, broadcast system management, datacenter operations, and emerging technologies.

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/GTN/gray-media-promotes-bob-kroeger-to-chief-technology-tn5agk2gtnlz.html