Stephen Kirkland

Stephen Kirkland serves as the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Gray Media, leveraging over two decades of experience in broadcast technology and IT management. A graduate of the University of Louisville, he has advanced from local station IT support to overseeing the technological infrastructure for a major media corporation.

His professional interests include the National Association of Broadcasters, and he maintains a connection to his alma mater, the University of Louisville. His career has been consistently based in the intersection of media and technology.

He is actively focused on integrating AI to create operational efficiencies and enhance tools for local journalists.