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This email was sent to the newsroom from Jamie today.

It is difficult to believe more than two years have passed since I accepted a position at KPTV. While I will miss many parts of the news experience, I am very excited to begin a new venture as the co-founder and CEO of a cosmetics line. My last day at KPTV will be next Saturday February 23rd. I will continue to technically stay on board the team as a freelance anchor/reporter so this is not a forever goodbye.

I do have few words to share before I leave:

First to Patrick McCreery. Thank you for believing in me from the beginning. While some of our “big picture” ideas didn’t come to fruition, I believe God is in control and things have worked out as they should, in his perfect will. Thank you for always having an open door and ear. I look forward to a continued professional relationship and more importantly, a continued friendship.

Next to my GDO Crew (weekends and weekdays): I will MISS YOU like crazy! Jakers and Zirkle thanks for being a reason to actually look forward to coming in to work at 1:00 am. Sara G., Brian, Ian, Chad, Andy, Tony, Dan, Jenelle, Steph, Julie (in audio), Rebecca, Ashley, James, Kelsey, Marilyn, Mike Monroe, Jeff, Drew, the “Info Babes” thanks for the fun memories including rum cake (with extra rum), plumbers on toilets (who put all that brown stuff there?), Friday lunches and toy gun wars.

Shauna, Wayne, Kim, Pete and Kevin – I remember coming in as a new anchor wondering how “diva-ish” you guys would be. I have been blown away by your kindness and willingness to embrace me and take me under your wing for whatever reason it may be. Thank you for making me feel right at home from the beginning.

Two Special People I want to specifically thank – Pete Ferryman and Sophie Soong.

Pete – thank you for being an amazing partner on the anchor desk and more than that, a caring person. You are always the one to say “hello, how are you” with sincerity and you say it to everyone, no matter their status at the station. Your talent as an anchor is obvious, but one thing you learn only by anchoring with you is how great of a partner you are. You never have an ego and you have always been so warm, welcoming and embracing. For the past two years, many of my highlights at the station were days I got to fill-in with you. You are the quintessential newsroom leader.

Sophie – my partner in prayer. You are one of the most naturally talented on-air people I have met. You have been such a pleasure and gift to have as a team member for the past several months. Our station is so lucky to have you! Your talent is insane and don’t let anyone ever underestimate it. The sky is the limit for you girl!

Thanks again for a fun two years and please keep in touch. I have included my personal contact info below.

XOXO,
Jamie Kern Lima