Susan Connor to Head Sinclair Stations in Fresno

Sinclair has named Susan Connor to be the new VP and general manager of Fox affiliate KMPH(TV) and CW affiliate KFRE(TV) Fresno, Calif., succeeding Matt Morse atop the stations, who Sinclair said had been "released from duties."

Connor, a three-year veteran of the broadcast group, has most recently been VP and GM of Sinclair's CBS affiliate KTVL(TV) Medford, Ore.

“I look forward to joining the amazing team at KMPH and KFRE and building great relationships in our local communities," said Connor of the move.

Her resume includes stints as station manager and VP/general manager at WHBQ(tV) Memphis; creative services director of KIRO(TV) Seattle, and station manager and operations manager at KOB-TV Albuquerque.

One of the country's largest TV station groups, Sinclair owns or operates or provides various services to 185 stations in 86 markets.

John Eggerton

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