Vicki Dummer

Vicki Dummer is head of Current Series programming, ABC Entertainment. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing all scripted current series for ABC across all dayparts. She reports to Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment.

Previously, Dummer was senior vice president, Alternative Series, Specials & Late-Night, ABC Entertainment, since June 2009. In this position, she was responsible for the development and oversight of numerous programs, including “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Supernanny,” “Secret Millionaire,” “Shark Tank” and “Wipeout.” She was also responsible for special programming for ABC’s prime-time block, including “The Academy Awards®,” the “American Music Awards” and “Country Music Awards.”

She began her career at ABC in October 1996 in the Comedy Series Programming department. She worked on several of ABC’s most popular series, including “8 Simple Rules,” “According to Jim,” “Dharma & Greg,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire.”

Prior to joining ABC, Dummer was a senior program specialist at the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, D.C. She has also held posts as executive director of a statewide service organization for dancers and performance artists, and was manager of a modern dance company.

Dummer received a Bachelor of Arts in arts administration from The Ohio State University.