Carlos Fernández, station manager of WGEM-TV, the NBC affiliate and WGEM’s AM and FM radio stations in Quincy, Ill. has been promoted to VP and General Manager, effective immediately.
Carlos, who was born in Cuba, began his broadcasting career at WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kan. He worked his way up with Stauffer Communications Inc., eventually becaming general manager of the company’s ABC affiliate in Columbia, Mo.
Before joining WGEM, Carlos was president and general manager of KXAN-TV, an NBC affiliate in Austin, Texas.
I knew Carlos when I first started writing and producing at the age of 21. He influenced my career more than any other person in my life. I haven't seen him in 30 years, and have always wanted to thank him for being my mentor and teaching me so much about film, television and myself. Thank you for posting this so I know where to find him and tell him how much his advice changed my life.