Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with VP, Station Relations – ABC at The Walt Disney Company, Phinel Petit-Frere ’01. A dynamic media executive and former elite student-athlete, he has built an impressive career at the intersection of broadcast media, relationships, and strategic growth. In his current role, Phinel leads station relations for ABC, working closely with affiliate partners across the country to strengthen network alignment and drive performance. His journey with the Disney ABC Television Group spans more than 15 years, where he has held multiple leadership roles including Director and Associate Director of Affiliate Relations. Prior to Disney, he began his career at ESPN, laying the foundation for his deep expertise in the media and entertainment industry. While at Colgate, Phinel distinguished himself as one of the most accomplished athletes in program history. Joining the Track & Field team as a walk-on, he quickly rose to become team captain and a dominant force in the Patriot League. Over his career, he captured six Patriot League championships, earned 10 All-Patriot League selections, and was named Patriot League Field Athlete of the Meet multiple times. He remains unmatched in Colgate Track & Field history as the only athlete to achieve sub-11 seconds in the 100 meters, sub-22 seconds in the 200 meters, a 24+ foot long jump, and a 7+ foot high jump. Phinel holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Colgate University.