In the swamp of local MD media personalities, which I admittedly haven’t paid a lot of attention to in recent years (especially after cutting cable and local tv about 3 years ago), his is a recognizable and friendly face. Always seemed like a decent guy, despite working for a See-BS news affiliate.
It’s possible he may being going to a more visible slot, due to his acquaintance with the new governor. I have met a few of the gov’s A-A appointees through military events, and there are some good folks with solid backgrounds, like West Point, etc.