Don Schwenneker Bio | Wiki
Don Schwenneker is a popular American meteorologist. Currently, Don serves as a chief meteorologist at ABC11 Eyewitness News-WTVD in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina since January 2011. Before, Don worked as a meteorologist at WBBM-TV. He also served as a staff meteorologist at WTAE-TV Hearst Pittsburgh.
Don Schwenneker Age
Don was born on May 17, 1972, in Des Moines, Iowa, in the United States. He is 50 years old. Don celebrates his birthday on May 17, every year.
Don Schwenneker Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Don stands at a height of 6 ft 5 in (Approx 1.96 m).
Don Schwenneker Family
He was born and raised by his caring and loving father and mother in Des Moines, Iowa. Don holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. At the moment, Don has not mentioned any details concerning either his parents or if he has siblings.
Don Schwenneker Wife
He is married to his lovely wife Kim Schwenneker. The two got married on March 23, 1996, and are staying a happy life ever since. Don and his wife Kim have been blessed with three children.
Don Schwenneker Education
After completing his primary and high school education, Don attended Mississippi State University. Later on, Don graduated earning a certificate in broadcast meteorology.
Don Schwenneker ABC11 | Meteorologist
He works as a meteorologist at ABC11 Eyewitness News in the morning. Don holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal from the American Meteorological Society and a Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association.
He came to Eyewitness News from Chicago where he worked as a meteorologist at WBBM-TV. Before that, Don served at WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, and WTAJ-TV in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Don started his weather career more than 20 years ago as a top forecaster at KBIM-TV in Roswell, New Mexico.
According to his moniker, “Big Weather,” he was given that nickname by a colleague for two reasons. At first, he’s 6’5″ and one of the taller meteorologists on TV. Number two, during big weather events from tornadoes to flood warnings, Don was always on TV. In case there was big weather in the forecast, “Big Weather” was on TV. Plus the name has stuck ever since.
Don’s colleagues at ABC include:
Sonia Azad –health reporter
Eric Alvarez – reporter
Chuck Goudie– reporter
Samantha Chatman– reporter
Phil Schwarz– Meteorologist
Rob Elgas– anchor
Leah Hope– reporter
Don Schwenneker Weight Loss
For a period of four weeks, Don has lost just 5 pounds, but for him, it hasn’t been about the weight loss, it’s been about getting his body moving. As for Don, the goal of 10,000 steps a day has been quite an adjustment in his life. Several times he hasn’t wanted to take the steps, but Don hears himself saying, “JUST KEEP GOING.”
Don Schwenneker Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a chief meteorologist at ABC11 Eyewitness News-WTVD in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina since January 2011. Don’s average salary is $73,793 per year.
Don Schwenneker Net Worth
Don gets his wealth from his work as a chief meteorologist at ABC11 Eyewitness News-WTVD in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina since January 2011. Therefore, Don has accumulated a decent fortune over the years he has worked. Don’s estimated net worth is $711,149.
How Old Is Don Schwenneker
Don is a 50-year-old who was born on May 17, 1972, in Des Moines, Iowa, in the United States.
Is Don Schwenneker Married
He is married to his lovely wife Kim Schwenneker. The two got married on March 23, 1996, and are staying a happy life ever since. Don and his wife Kim have been blessed with three children.
Where Is Don Schwenneker
Don serves as a chief meteorologist at ABC11 Eyewitness News-WTVD in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina since January 2011. Before, Don worked as a meteorologist at WBBM-TV. He also served as a staff meteorologist at WTAE-TV Hearst Pittsburgh.