Bridgeport High Graduate and Hall of Famer Alan Dye Celebrates 40 Years of Work, Service at WDTV
By Jeff Toquinto on March 31, 2026
He has worked behind the scenes, and he has worked in front of the camera. But, for more than four decades now, a distinguished Bridgeport High School graduate has helped keep you informed on Bridgeport and all North Central West Virginia.
Recently, the staff at WDTV surprised its Alan Dye on his 40th anniversary with the company. Today, Dye serves as the staff’s creative services director.
“I don’t know if there are enough words to describe what Alan has meant to our station the community and his family,” said WDTV Vice President and General Manager Tim DeFazio, who started out in the business at roughly the same time and have worked 80 elections together. “Despite all his time dealing with the community in this business, I’ve never heard an ill word spoken about Alan in this business. That’s hard to do, and a testament to the type of person Alan is.”
Dye’s journey to his current leadership position started four decades ago, fresh out of high school. He was 19 years old and a student intern, which is the date from which his work started 40 years ago.
Dye is a 1985 graduate of Bridgeport High School and a 1989 graduate of West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. As one may imagine during his 40-year stint with WDTV, he has served in many capacities at the station that serves as the local CBS and FOX affiliate. In the past he has been the chief videographer and commercial editor. He also has served as technical director for special projects for the station.
It should be noted that Dye is actively involved in the community. He is a 2018 selection for the Bridgeport High School Alumni & Friends Foundation Hall of Fame. In 2004, Dye was named The Exponent Telegram Person of the Year for spearheading a project to bring a
special needs classroom to Bridgeport High School. He solicited donations to make an efficiency apartment classroom so special needs students could learn valuable life skills to become as independent as possible.
special needs classroom to Bridgeport High School. He solicited donations to make an efficiency apartment classroom so special needs students could learn valuable life skills to become as independent as possible.
Dye’s special place for those with special needs stems from his son Nathan, who is autistic. He made sure things were positive for his son and all those in the autistic and special needs community.
“It goes without saying his impact goes beyond the station. He is actively involved in the community on several fronts and has championed causes for those with special needs, particularly those with autism.”
Dye has served on the BHS Alumni and Friends Foundation for years, including time as president. He has been involved with the United Way in Harrison and Marion County and has led WDTV’s 5th Quarter Fans Feed the Hungry, a program to help stock local Salvation Army food pantries.
Dye is the son of Bob Dye of Bridgeport and the late Garnet Dye. He and his wife, Lori, live in Taylor County and share four children: Nathan, Iva Kay, River, and Kevie.
Editor's Note: Top photo shows Alan Dye being surprised earlier this month for his 40th anniversary, while he is shown with WDTV Vice President and General Manager Tim DeFazio below. Cover photo, from 2018, is Dye at a BHS Alumni & Friends Foundation Dinner.
