About

Tony Wells has served as an independent director of Nexstar since 2023 and serves on the Compensation Committee.

He brings deep knowledge of the national and local advertising landscape, digital marketing, and experience across automotive, financial services and telecommunications verticals.

Roles

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Independent Director · Current role
2023–present
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ)
Chief Media Officer
2021-2023
USAA
Chief Brand Officer and senior marketing roles
2017-2021
24 Hour Fitness, ADT Security and Schneider Electric NA
Chief Marketing Officer
2007-2017

External Roles

Copper Sky Capital (formerly AZ-VC)
Venture Partner
—
Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP)
Director
—
Amalgamated Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: AMAL)
Director
—
TripleLift
Director
—
Association of National Advertisers
Director
2020-2023

Director Compensation

FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$110,000
Stock awards
$191,008
Total
$301,008

Also at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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