Wortsman joins Board of Directors of Fisher Communications.

Fisher Communications, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael D. Wortsman to the company’s Board of Directors. Wortsman is the recently retired president of Univision Television Group.

“Michael’s extensive broadcast background, along with his invaluable understanding of Spanish-language media, will be a true asset to Fisher,” said Colleen B. Brown, president and chief executive officer of Fisher Communications. “The Spanish-language audience is the fastest growing media market in the United States today, and within the last year Fisher has made key strategic acquisitions to capitalize on this opportunity. We will benefit from Michael’s experience as we continue to implement our strategic plan, and we are pleased to have him join our board.”

Phelps K. Fisher, Fisher’s chairman of the board commented: “Michael helped build Univision into the premier network that it is today. His skills and talents will greatly benefit our board.”

Prior to Univision, Wortsman spent 17 years in sales and management roles with English-language television stations; notable positions include vice president and station manager for KUSI-TV in San Diego; vice president and general sales manager for WTTG-TV (Fox) in Washington D.C.; local sales manager at KTLA-TV in Los Angeles; and director of sales at NBC affiliate KRON-TV in San Francisco.

“Fisher has developed a strong Spanish-language strategy,” said Wortsman. “I look forward to working with members of Fisher’s board and management team to provide guidance on their strategy for the ultimate benefit of the Spanish-language community in all of Fisher’s markets.”