Amanda Dukes Bio | Wiki
Amanda Dukes ( Full name: Amanda Ober Dukes) is an American journalist working as an anchor and reporter for WESH-TV. During her career as a journalist, she has received several professional awards including an Emmy for the coverage of the tragic shooting death of a police officer in Orlando. Before joining WESH-TV in 1997, Amanda was working as a news anchor for WMUR TV.
She is also talented in singing and she has extended her performance in college and at the Miss America Pageant system. Additionally, Amanda was first runner-up to Miss New Hampshire and she was also New Hampshire’s Junior Miss.
Amanda Dukes Age | Amanda Ober Age
She was born on May 16, 1968, in Salem, Massachusetts, in the United States. She celebrates her birthday every May 16. Amanda is 54 years old.
Amanda Dukes Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Amanda’s height is 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73m ).
Amanda Dukes Family
She is a native of Salem, Massachusetts, in the United States. Amanda was raised along with her seven siblings her being the youngest.
Amanda Dukes Husband
She got married to her lovely husband, Bob Dukes in June 2019. Amanda met her husband through a blind date that was set by her friend who had a great track record of introducing 18 couples who eventually got married. Her husband proposed to her in February 2019. The couple exchanged their wedding vows in the presence of close friends and family on June 23, 2019.
Amanda Dukes Wedding
She and her husband Bob Dukes exchanged their wedding vows in the presence of close friends and family on June 23. Amanda met her husband through a blind date that was set by her friend who had a great track record of introducing 18 couples who eventually got married. Her husband proposed to her in February 2019.
Amanda Dukes Education
She received her high school diploma from Manchester High West. Furthermore, Amanda attained her bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Troy Univeraity where she majored in Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations.
Amanda Dukes Wesh
She is currently working as an anchor and reporter for WESH-TV. While working there, Amanda has provided coverage for the 1998 wildfires, post-election battles of 2000 in West Palm Beach and Tallahassee, Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, and also the coverage of Casey Anthony’s trial right outside the Orange County courthouse.
Before joining WESH in 1997, she was working as a news anchor for WMUR-TV in Manchester, New Hampshire. While working there, Amanda provided coverage for both the 1992 and 1996 presidential primaries in New Hampshire.
During her career as a journalist, Amanda has been awarded several professional awards including an Emmy for the coverage of the tragic shooting death of a police officer in Orlando, the Associated Press Best Spot News award for tracking down two of the top ten deadbeat dads in New Hampshire, and Edward R. Murrow regional award for her the coverage of the Casey Anthony trial. Additionally, she was also part of the team that was awarded the Columbia Dupont award for reporting on the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy.
Additionally, she has also served on the boards of several non-profit groups including Samaritan Village, Christian Service Center, Summit Church, and J4 leaders. Amanda is a proud graduate of the Orlando life work leadership. When she is not working, Amanda spends her free time volunteering as a mentor, facilitating bible study groups, reading, listening to Christian music, and taking trips to the mountains or beach.
Some of Amanda’s colleagues at WESH include:
Megan Mellado – reporter.
Marlei Martinez – reporter.
Kellianne Klass – meteorologist.
Michelle Imperato – anchor.
Tony Mainolfi – chief meteorologist.
Amanda Dukes Maiden Name
Her maiden name is Ober. In June 2019, Amanda made an announcement through her Facebook account that she will go by the name Mrs. Amanda Dukes after she got married to the best man that she has ever known, Bob Dukes.
Amanda Dukes Salary
She has been working as a news anchor and reporter for WESH TV since 1997. Amanda’s salary is $106,700 annually.
Amanda Dukes Net Worth
She has been in the media career for at least three decades. Therefore, there is no doubt whatsoever that Amanda has cumulated a decent fortune over the years. Amanda’s net worth is $2.5 million.
How Old Is Amanda Dukes
Amanda is 54 years old. She was born in Salem, Massachusetts, in the United States on May 16, 1968.
Who Did Amanda Ober marry
She got married to her lovely husband, Bob Dukes in June 2019. Amanda met her husband through a blind date that was set by her friend who had a great track record of introducing 18 couples who eventually got married. Her husband proposed to her in February 2019. The couple exchanged their wedding vows in the presence of close friends and family on June 23, 2019.
How tall is Amanda Dukes
She is a woman of above-average stature. Amanda’s height is 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73m ).