Donald P. ( Pat ) LaPlatney has served as a director and our President and Co-Chief Executive Officer since January 2, 2019. Prior to that, from July 2016 until the closing of the merger with Raycom Media, Inc. ( Raycom ), a television broadcasting and media company acquired by the Company in January 2019, he served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Raycom, and served as member on their Board of Directors. Before that, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Raycom from April 2014 to July 2016, as Senior Vice President, Digital Media from April 2012 until April 2014, and as Vice President, Digital Media from August 2007 to April 2012. Prior to joining Raycom in 2007, Mr. LaPlatney held various executive positions at The Tube Media Corp., Westwood One, and Raycom Sports. In addition, Mr. LaPlatney serves as Chairman of the Television Board of the National Association of Broadcasters. Previously, Mr. LaPlatney served as Chairman of the NBC Affiliate Board. In addition to his operational knowledge in his current role as Gray s President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Mr. LaPlatney brings to the Board significant leadership experience in executive roles at Gray and other broadcasting and media organizations, providing valuable insight to the Board and allowing him to contribute to its growth and operations.