Fox Television Stations (FTS) has promoted a pair of its local TV executives to new general manager roles at stations in Chicago and Milwaukee.
Glenn Berk is heading to Chicago, where he will oversee WFLD (Channel 32) and WPWR (Channel 50) as the duopoly’s new Vice President and General Manager. He succeeds Sheila Oliver, who is retiring from Fox after more than two decades.
Mim Davey will succeed Berk in the role of Senior Vice President and Regional General Manager at WITI (Channel 6) in Milwaukee, the company said. In addition to overseeing the operations of WITI, Davey will also continue to manage KMSP (Channel 9), the Fox-owned station in Minneapolis, where she previously served as the station’s general manager.
Berk and Davey will continue to report to Jack Abernethy, the CEO of FTS.
In a statement, Abernethy said, “We thank Sheila for being a driving force at FTS for more than 20 years and congratulate her on a distinguished career spanning multiple markets. Mim and Glenn are both seasoned Fox Television Station veterans, with deep experience in news and sales, making them ideal leaders to build on our momentum – particularly in local journalism and digital growth. We’re fortunate to have a strong bench of internal talent, and I’m confident both will continue to lead with vision and success.”
“It’s a privilege to take on this expanded role and continue working with the exceptional teams in Milwaukee and Minneapolis,” Davey said. “Both Fox 6 and Fox 9 have strong connections to their communities, and I’m committed to supporting their continued growth and local leadership.”
Berk has been with FTS for 25 years, previously serving as Vice President and General Sales Manager in Chicago, Memphis, and Philadelphia, and began his career with Fox Stations Sales in New York.
“Returning to Chicago feels like coming home,” Berk said. “This city and station hold deep personal and professional meaning for me, and I’m honored to rejoin a team that’s dedicated to serving the community with impactful journalism and innovative local programming.”
Oliver, who is retiring at the end of the month, spent 23 years with FTS and held leadership roles in Seattle, Minneapolis, and Chicago.
“For the past 23 years, I’ve had the privilege of working for Fox and for Jack Abernethy,” Oliver said. “With three young grandchildren, this feels like the perfect time to retire and focus on family.”
