NRG Media/Omaha Appoints Keely Byars as General Manager

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 3:16pm CT

Keely Byars

Keely Byars is appointed the new General Manager of NRG Media's Omaha's seven-station group, including KZOT-AM, La Nueva, KOIL-AM, Power 106.9, Sweet 98.5, The Keg and The Zone. Byars has held top leadership posts with Lee Enterprises and Berkshire Hathaway Media, including being a Group Publisher in Charlottesville, VA, and the VP of Sales at the Omaha World-Herald.

"Byars is an energetic leader with a broad base of experience in media, digital innovation, content development, and operations. She is a native Nebraskan who is passionate about local media and the Omaha community," said NRG Media COO Jim Smith. "Byars understands our commitment to excellence, and we are thrilled to have her join our talented team in Omaha."

Byars commented, "Radio has such a positive impact on so many of our listener's lives, the local businesses we serve, and the community partnerships we form. Joining the team at the radio stations that I grew up listening to is such an honor to me and I am excited to build upon the stations' legacies."