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\"\"Roy began his broadcast news career in 1973 at Denver\u2019s KDEN radio station working as a street reporter and station announcer. In 1974, he joined the Denver Police Department, where he served in various assignments, until 1986 when he returned to broadcast news. As a police officer, Roy worked as a street cop, motorcycle officer, academy instructor, detective sergeant, police academy supervising sergeant, and director of the city\u2019s television production unit. Roy received several official commendations and over forty citizen commendations for his police work.<\/p>\n

In 1981, the Denver Police Department and KMGH-TV joined forces in a unique television project called, \u201cCrimestoppers.\u201d Roy served as producer\/talent for the series, which still airs on Denver television. In 1983, Roy was chosen to be part of a transition team that handled the transfer of power from one city administration to another. When the transfer was complete, he was then asked to create the department\u2019s first Office of Public Information. This new office opened up a once closed department to the public and still is an important part of the Denver Police operation.<\/p>\n

In 1986, Roy returned to broadcast journalism at KTVO television in Missouri. Roy served as a reporter, anchor, and news director at the station. In 1992, Roy moved to the Lynchburg\/Roanoke television market as News Director at Virginia\u2019s 13 ABC. In 1996, Roy was promoted to the position of President and General Manager at Virginia\u2019s 13 ABC.<\/p>\n

In 1999, Roy was promoted to Vice President and General Manager of ABC 33\/40 in Birmingham, Alabama. Within three years, the station moved to number one in news at 6pm and 10pm. During this time, Roy served on the board of directors for the Alabama Broadcasters Association and helped create Alabama\u2019s AMBER Alert Plan. Roy has received numerous awards for his work in broadcast news, including a Regional Emmy Award, and the National Edward R. Murrow Award.<\/p>\n

In 2004, he served as Director of Membership for the Alabama Broadcasters Association (ABA). While at the ABA, he represented the state\u2019s broadcasters at several DOJ meetings regarding the National Amber Alert Project.<\/p>\n

In 2005, Roy accepted the position of Consultant to the Dean of the College of Communication and Information Sciences at the University of Alabama to develop the Center for the Future of Television. In November of 2005, Roy was selected to fill the role of General Manager at WVUA \/ WUOA TV.<\/p>\n

In 2007, Roy became the Director of Commercial Broadcasting for the University of Alabama where he teaches Broadcast Management, Broadcast Journalism via Visual Storytelling and oversees the operation of the University\u2019s two commercial television stations that now reach 3.1 million viewers over-the-air.<\/p>\n

Roy\u2019s team of professionals and students developed an award winning news operation at WVUA TV competing against major markets across the South.<\/p>\n

In 2011, WVUA TV won 12 \u201cAssociated Press Awards,\u201d 1 Alabama Broadcasters \u201cABBY\u201d award, and 2 prestigious \u201cEdward R. Murrow Awards,\u201d and 1 \u201cEMMY Nomination\u201d in the professional category for excellence in news coverage.<\/p>\n

Roy serves on the Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee as the Chairman Elect Elect, on the DCH Foundation Board, and Alabama Broadcasters Association Board.<\/p>\n

In 2012, the station competed against every major market station in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas to win three \u201cEdward R. Murrow Awards\u201d for news excellence. Won the American Advertising Federation Regional \u201cSilver Addy Award\u201d beating stations across the South including Memphis, Birmingham, and Atlanta. Won the Alabama Broadcasters Association \u201cABBY\u201d award of merit competing against all stations in Alabama and won 14 \u201cAssociated Press Awards\u201d for news excellence.<\/p>\n

Roy co-chaired the University of Alabama\u2019s 2011\/2012 United Way Campaign where contributions exceeded all previous UA campaigns.<\/p>\n

Roy has spoken to numerous professional and educational organizations regarding police and media relations including; the Society of Professional Journalists, the FBI National Academy Regional Meetings, The National AMBER Alert Conference, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Also, Roy has taught across the nation for the Department of Justice regarding police\/media relations as it relates to implementation of an AMBER Alert.<\/p>\n

In August, 2012 Roy was the unanimous choice of the Alabama Educational Television Commission to take over as Executive Director of Alabama Public Television. “We had some excellent candidates who applied,” commission chairman Ferris Stephens told Associated Press<\/em>. “We all interviewed Mr. Clem, and it was a consensus that he was the best candidate. We\u2019re pretty excited about him and about the future.”<\/p>\n

Personal Broadcast\/Other Awards:<\/p>\n

National Edward R. Murrow Award \u2013 Best Spot News<\/p>\n

Regional Emmy Award \u2013 The Holyland<\/p>\n

Colorado Broadcasters Award<\/p>\n

Iowa Associated Press Awards<\/p>\n

Missouri Associated Press Awards<\/p>\n

Missouri Broadcasters Association Awards<\/p>\n

National \u201cIris\u201d Award \u2013 Investigative Reporting<\/p>\n

National \u201cOscar in Television\u201d Award \u2013 University of Illinois at Urbana<\/p>\n

Virginia Associated Press Awards<\/p>\n

Radio Television News Directors Association \u2013 Edward R. Murrow Regional Awards for Best News, Best Spot News, and Best Feature<\/p>\n

West Alabama Chamber of Commerce \u201cMember of the Year\u201d<\/p>\n

West Alabama Chamber of Commerce \u201cDistinguished Service\u201d<\/p>\n

University of Alabama \u201cCapstone Hero Award\u201d<\/p>\n

Associations – Past and Present:<\/p>\n

Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama \u2013 Chairman Elect Elect<\/p>\n

DCH Foundation \u2013 Board Member<\/p>\n

Literacy Council of West Alabama \u2013 Founding Board Member<\/p>\n

American Advertising Federation Tuscaloosa \u2013 Board Member<\/p>\n

Birmingham Chamber of Commerce \u2013 Former Trustee<\/p>\n

Safehouse \u2013 Former Board Member<\/p>\n

Interfaith Hospitality House \u2013Former Board Member<\/p>\n

Birmingham Crimestoppers \u2013 Former Board Member<\/p>\n

Alabama Broadcasters Association\u2013Former Board Member \u2013 Amber Alert Co-Chair \u2013<\/p>\n

Chelsea Kiwanis \u2013 Past President<\/p>\n

Alabama Kiwanis \u2013 Past Lt. Governor<\/p>\n

Virginia School of the Arts \u2013———————– Board Member<\/p>\n

Southwest Virginia Muscular Dystrophy Association — President<\/p>\n

Lynchburg Kiwanis ——————————— President-Elect<\/p>\n

Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce — Board Member<\/p>\n

Roanoke\/Lynchburg Red Cross ——————- Advisory Board Member<\/p>\n

Virginia Association of Broadcasters ———— Board Member<\/p>\n

Radio Television News Directors Association – Voting Member and Edward Murrow Awards Judge<\/p>\n

Virginia Association of Broadcasters ———— Board Member<\/p>\n

College:<\/p>\n

University of the South \u2013 Sewanee School of Theology — EFM<\/p>\n

University of Virginia \u2013 Darden School of Business \u2013 Special Broadcast Management Programs<\/p>\n

Colorado State University<\/p>\n

Church:<\/p>\n

St. Stephen\u2019s Birmingham<\/p>\n

Licensed Lay Eucharistic Minister \u2013 LEM<\/p>\n

Elected Delegate to Diocesan Convention \u2013 2003-2007<\/p>\n

Personal:<\/p>\n

Married \u2013 40 years \u2013 \u201cKarla\u201d<\/p>\n

Two children \u2013 \u201cJeremiah\u201d 37 &  \u201cMandy\u201d 35<\/p>\n

Three granddaughters, one grandson<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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