Don Shipman Bio | Wiki
Don Shipman is a preeminent American journalist. At this present moment, he works at Atlanta News First based in Atlanta, Georgia as a general assignment reporter since joining back in May 2022. Prior to joining Atlanta News First, Don served as a news anchor and investigative reporter at WWLP 22News located in Springfield, Massachusetts for three years and one month.
During his free time, he enjoys fitness, going on OneWheel adventures, drinking way too much coffee (mocha latte), and spending family time with his husband and their dog, Bella.
Don Shipman Age
He was born in Utica, New York City, New York, United States. However, Don has not gone public with his personal details such as his age or his dates of birth despite being in the limelight. Nonetheless, gauging his physical appearance, he may be around 43 years old.
Don Shipman Height
He is a man of average stature. Don stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx 1.73m).
Don Shipman Family
He was born and raised in Utica, New York City, New York, United States to a loving father and caring father. However, Don has not uttered paramount intel with reference to his devoted parents or whether he has any siblings. Therefore, Don’s parent’s and siblings’ whereabouts are currently unavailable. Besides, he has family roots in the south. Don’s late grandmother lived, and extended family still live in Vidalia, Georgia. Here, he spent many happy summers as a child.
Don Shipman Husband
He is gay in nature. Don is married to his husband called Adam Lawless. As a couple, they share a dog named Bella. Together, they reside in Atlanta, Georgia, and love to explore what the region has to offer.
Don Shipman Education
He went to a local high school and graduated with his diploma. Later, Don matriculated at Herkimer County Community College in August 1996 and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Radio and Television in May 1998.
Don Shipman 22 News | WWLP
In betwixt April 2019 and April 2022, he worked at WWLP 22News based in Springfield, Massachusetts. While there, Don served as a news reporter and investigative reporter. He anchored the 22News at 10 p.m. on weeknights on the station. Don also served as a member of the 22News I-Team. At this present moment, he works at Atlanta News First located in Atlanta, Georgia. Here, Don serves as a general assignment reporter since joining back in May 2022. Furthermore, he has been actively involved in Hospice, the United Way, and the American Heart Association.
Also, Don is presently a member of the Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists. Prior to joining Atlanta News First and WWLP 22News, he worked at WOUR-WUMX Galaxy Communications located in Utica, New York. While there, Don served in the department of Radio news updates for eleven years and four months from January 2008 to April 2019. Previously, he worked at WKTV NewsChannel 2 also stationed in Utica, New York. There, Don served as a news anchor for fifteen years and four months from January 2004 to April 2019.
Earlier, he worked at Herkimer County Community College situated in Herkimer, New York for two years and five months. Don served there part-time as an adjunct professor of journalism from August 2016 to December 2018. Before that, he worked at WIVT NewsChannel 34 based in Binghamton, New York for two years and seven months. Don served there as a news anchor and reporter from July 2002 to January 2005. He started his journalism career at WFXV/WUTR/WPNY stationed in Utica, New York. Don served there for four years and seven months as a news anchor, producer, and reporter from January 1998 to July 2002.
Some of Don’s other colleagues at Atlanta News First includes;
Patrick Pete – Meteorologist
Rachel Polansky – Investigative Reporter
Sawyer Buccy – Reporter
Don Shipman Salary
He spawns his monthly earnings working as a general assignment reporter at Atlanta News First. Don pockets an estimated handsome salary of $88,118 annually.
Don Shipman Net Worth
Having been working as a journalist by profession for a total of twenty-five years now, he has managed to garner good affluence in his career thus far. Online resources estimate Don’s net worth to be $958,113.
Where Is Don Shipman Going
He has gone to a new station known as Atlanta News First from WWLP 22 News where he served as a news reporter and investigative reporter. At his present station, Don serves as a general assignment reporter.
What Happened To Don Shipman
He joined Atlanta News First in the spring of 2022 bringing with him nearly two and a half decades of journalism experience.