Bill Race News Channel 9, Bio, Age, Height, Wife, COVID-19, Education, Salary and Net Worth

Bill Race Bio | Wiki

Bill Race is an American meteorologist. He currently serves as the senior Meteorologist for Channel 9. Bill has been part of the StormTrack 9 Team for over 30 years. Currently, he can be seen providing weekend weather reports for NewsChannel 9. Bill became part of NewsChannel 9 in 1987. He holds the AMS Television Seal Of Approval.

The seal requires a high level of expertise and is also the gold standard designation of the American Meteorological Society. During his free time, Bill spends time at home with his cat called Jerry. He likes connecting with the community via social media. He is a history buff and likes true rock and roll. Bill gives some of his free time and effort to other community service and fundraising projects, however, his true calling is the weather.

Bill Race Age

He was born on July 25, 1960, in St. Louis, United States of America. Bill is 61 years old.

Bill Race Heigh

He is a man of average stature. Bill stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in ( Approx 1.7m).

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Bill Race Family

He was born to his father Robert and his mother Mabel in the United States of America. Bill grew up in St. Louis along with his family. His father was born on September 23, 1924.

Bill Race Wife | Married | Wedding

Currently, he is married to a beautiful wife called Kimberly George. The couple has a lovely cat called Jerry. Kimberly celebrates her birthday on March 16 every year. Formerly, Bill was married to his ex-wife called Vickey. On April 1, 2020, Bill posted a tweet on his Twitter account that read: Almost a year ago. My former wife Vickey had to be put on a ventilator. She developed sepsis, and they had to slow her body down in order for her to have a chance. She didn’t make it. I sat next to her as she took her last breath. I really don’t want to see that again. Be safe.

Bill Race Education

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from St. Louis University.

Bill Race News Channel 9 | Meteorologist | Chattanooga Tn

Currently, Bill serves as a Meteorologist at WTVC-TV NewsChannel9 based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. He is an Experienced Meteorologist with a demonstrated history of serving in the broadcast media industry. Bill is well Skilled in Broadcasting, Customer Service, Meteorology, as well as Public Speaking.

Also, Bill has a strong research professional with a Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Louis University focused on Meteorology. He became a Meteorologist at WTVC-TV NewsChannel9 in December  1987. Bill has taken a break from the media industry and became a Mortgage Originator at AmSouth Bank from 2003 to 2005 before going back to WTVC-TV NewsChannel9 as the senior Meteorologist.

Bill’s colleagues at CBS include:

Mary Kay Kleist-meteorologist

Marie Saavedra-anchor

Madison Sawyer-anchor

Erin Jones-anchor

Greg Gumbel– sports broadcaster

Bill Fitzgerald-anchor

Melissa Hipolit-anchor

Kristen Luehrs-anchor

Laura French-anchor

Bill Race Health | Illness | COVID-19

In December 2020, Longtime Channel 9 weatherman Bill was hospitalized after contracting COVID-19. He took two trips to the emergency room close together as well as 16 days in ICU during his battle with the virus. Bill’s medical costs without insurance summed up to over $200,000.  However, Bill said he only had to pay about $2,600 of that thanks to good health coverage.

Bill Race Salary

He earns a reasonable amount from his job as the senior Meteorologist for Channel 9. Bill has an average salary of $77,247 per year.

Bill Race Net Worth

He has been working in the media for long enough, Bill has therefore managed to accumulate a lot of wealth, and his current estimated net worth is $2,467,034.

Bill Race Is He Married

Yes. He married a beautiful wife called Kimberly George. The couple has a lovely cat called Jerry.

How Old Is Bill Race

Bill is a 61-year-old American Meteorologist who was born on July 25, 1960, in St. Louis, United  States.

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