Rick Mitchell Bio | Wiki
Rick Mitchell is a popular American journalist currently working as a chief meteorologist at KXAS NBC 5 in DFW since August 2012. He can be seen on weekdays on NBC 5 First at Four and on NBC 5 News at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m.
Before joining NBC 5, Rick worked as a chief meteorologist at KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City, OK, since 1994. Prior to that, Rick forecasted weather at WOI-TV in Des Moines, IA, and at AccuWeather based in State College, PA.
Rick Mitchell Age
Rick was born on July 20, in the United States. He is around 61 years old. Rick celebrates his birthday on July 20, every year.
Rick Mitchell Height
He is a man of average stature. Rick stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx. 1.72 m).
Rick Mitchell Family
He was born in the United States to his parents. Rick holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. At the moment, Rick has not mentioned any details concerning his parents or if he has siblings.
Rick Mitchell Wife
Rick is happily married to Kim. Rick’s wife is a cancer survivor. In 2014, his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer where she underwent a double mastectomy, many surgeries, chemo, and radiation. The couple has been together for over 25 years. Rick and his wife have two children, a daughter named Zoe and a son named Shane Steinkraus.
Rick Mitchell Education
After completing his primary and high school education, Rick attended and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in meteorology from the University of Nebraska. Rick has also earned the CBM seal from the American Meteorological Society.
Rick Mitchell Weather | Meteorologist | NBC 5
He is a chief meteorologist at KXAS NBC 5. He joined NBC 5 in August 2012 and can be seen weekdays on NBC 5 First at Four and on NBC 5 News at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m.
Before joining NBC 5, Rick worked as a chief meteorologist at KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City, OK, since 1994. While there Rick was responsible for providing coverage of some of the most intense storms such as many tornado outbreaks, flooding, blizzards, and wildfires. Prior to that, Rick forecasted weather at WOI-TV in Des Moines, IA, and at AccuWeather based in State College, PA.
Rick has been recognized due to his severe weather forecasting experiences by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters and the Associated Press. His team of meteorologists at KOCO-TV was also recognized by former Oklahoma governor, Frank Keating, due to their exceptional work covering the EF-5 tornado in May 1999 in Oklahoma City.
Some of Rick’s colleagues at NBC 5 include:
Lisa Spitz -anchor
Richard Lui– anchor
Kristen Welker– anchor
Katy Blakey– anchor
Miguel Almaguer– Co-host
Kelly Odonnell– reporter
Peter Alexander– anchor
Michael Isikoff– anchor
Kye Martin– reporter
Rick Mitchell KOCO
Rick worked as a chief meteorologist at KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City, OK, since 1994. While there Rick was responsible for providing coverage of some of the most intense storms such as many tornado outbreaks, flooding, blizzards, and wildfires. Prior to that, Rick forecasted weather at WOI-TV in Des Moines, IA, and at AccuWeather based in State College, PA.
Rick Mitchell Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a chief meteorologist at KXAS NBC 5 in DFW since August 2012. Rick’s average salary is $76,456 per year.
Rick Mitchell Net Worth
Rick gets his wealth from his work as a chief meteorologist at KXAS NBC 5 in DFW since August 2012. Therefore, Rick has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Rick’s estimated net worth is $789,657.
Is Rick Mitchell Married
Yes. Rick happily married his wife Kim. Rick’s wife is a cancer survivor. In 2014, his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer where she underwent a double mastectomy, many surgeries, chemo, and radiation. The couple has been together for over 25 years.
Who Is Rick Mitchell
Rick works as a chief meteorologist at KXAS NBC 5 in DFW since August 2012. He appears on weekdays on NBC 5 First at Four and on NBC 5 News at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. Before joining NBC 5, Rick worked as a chief meteorologist at KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City, OK, since 1994. Prior to that, Rick forecasted weather at WOI-TV in Des Moines, IA, and at AccuWeather based in State College, PA.