In July of 2016, Patti Card Smith began operations as an international media consultant, specializing in the creation, operation, programming and strategic planning for broadcast media properties across the globe. Patti also works with companies that desire assistance in their day to day operations, as it relates to their media needs. Patti most recently served as the president and general manager of KVUE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas, owned by TEGNA. She held this position for over… Show more In July of 2016, Patti Card Smith began operations as an international media consultant, specializing in the creation, operation, programming and strategic planning for broadcast media properties across the globe. Patti also works with companies that desire assistance in their day to day operations, as it relates to their media needs. Patti most recently served as the president and general manager of KVUE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas, owned by TEGNA. She held this position for over seventeen years, being brought to the station by the Belo Corporation. A graduate of the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, Smith began her broadcasting career in the production department. Her career spans over 41 years in the television industry and encompasses increasingly responsible positions in the sales, news, production and promotions departments. Prior to being named as GM, Patti worked in, and ultimately managed, every department within a television station.Under Patti’s leadership, KVUE was honored with numerous national and regional awards in recognition of excellence in broadcastIng. These include the George Foster Peabody Award, the highest honor for journalistic integrity in broadcasting. The station was also honored with the Edward R. Murrow Foundation’s National Award for “Overall Excellence”. KVUE was presented with the NABEF's “Service to America” award, the highest honor in the country for public service performed by a radio or television station. Patti was honored as “A Woman of Distinction” by the Girl Scouts of Central Texas for her positive impact as a role model for others. Patti was awarded the “Ethics in Business and Community Award” for an individual, by Recognize Good, a non-profit organization. This award is presented annually to businesses, non-profits and an individual that exemplifies ethical practices in their business dealings and day-to-day endeavors. Show less

Patti Card Smith is the former president and general manager of KVUE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas; a TEGNA Media subsidiary. Prior to joining KVUE in June of 1999, Smith held the position of general manager of the NBC affiliate in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas from 1990-1999. A graduate of the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. Her career spans over 40 years in the television industry and encompasses the highest level of… Show more Patti Card Smith is the former president and general manager of KVUE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas; a TEGNA Media subsidiary. Prior to joining KVUE in June of 1999, Smith held the position of general manager of the NBC affiliate in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas from 1990-1999. A graduate of the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. Her career spans over 40 years in the television industry and encompasses the highest level of management positions in the sales, production, promotions and news departments. Under Patti's leadership, KVUE has been honored with a variety of national and regional awards. Most recently, KVUE received the George Foster Peabody Award, the highest honor for journalistic excellence in broadcasting, presented to the station for their investigative special, “The Cost of Troubled Minds”. Patti was also awarded the individual “Ethics in Business and Community Award”. This award is presented annually to one individual who exemplifies ethical practices in their official dealings and day-to-day endeavors. Also in 2016, Patti was recognized by the Girl Scouts of Central Texas as a "Woman of Distinction". During Patti's tenure, the Edward R. Murrow Foundation presented their most prestigious award, the National Award for “Overall Excellence” to the station and KVUE was presented with the National Association of Broadcasting’s Educational Foundation’s “Service to America” award, the highest honor in the country for public service performed by a radio or television station. Numerous times, the TX Assoc. of Broadcasters honored KVUE with the Bonner McLane Public Service Award, the highest honor in the state for exemplary service to the community. Smith was also honored as the Texas Association of Broadcasting’s “Broadcaster of the Year,” in recognition of her longstanding commitment to excellence in the industry. Show less

I am an accomplished leader with more than 40 years of progressively responsible experience and successful results in executive positions. Acknowledging that the needs and desires of our viewers and clients are changing, I have led initiatives to reinvent how we look at the creation and distribution of information in this technological age. Within the industry, I have a proven track record of developing strong teams & implementing strategic plans to address the rapidly changing environment… Show more I am an accomplished leader with more than 40 years of progressively responsible experience and successful results in executive positions. Acknowledging that the needs and desires of our viewers and clients are changing, I have led initiatives to reinvent how we look at the creation and distribution of information in this technological age. Within the industry, I have a proven track record of developing strong teams & implementing strategic plans to address the rapidly changing environment broadcasters are operating within currently. One of my areas of great focus comes from my desire to forge successful working relationships with partners. These partners include customers, employees, Board members and community leaders. Show less