Roel Medina
Roel Medina, a popular and accomplished media executive whose career spanned four decades in Texas broadcasting, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 30 at his home in Katy, TX. He was 55. Medina had been the general manager of KYAZ-TV (Channel 51), Aztecas television station in Houston, since 2012.”Roel Medina was a creative force and a hard working executive who was one of a kind. Above all, he was a man of deep convictions and a big heart. He was deeply committed to the Texas communities his stations served, said Manuel Abud, president of CEO of Azteca America. Enrique Pérez, EVP, Azteca Station Group, added, Roel made enormous contributions to our station group and company. He was a brilliant, beloved leader, not only for Azteca, but also within the entire Texas television community, which knew him so well and for so long. Prior to joining Azteca Houston, Medina spent 11 years at Telemundo, where he served as general manager in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio, respectively. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa; three children, Madison, Colt and Brittany Garza; son-in-law David Garza; and grandchildren Jonathan and Joshua Garza.
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