Shelley Bortz Bio | Wiki
Shelley Bortz is an American television News Reporter currently working at KDKA in Pennsylvania. She joined the TV station in October 2021. Previously, she worked at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a tv news reporter.
Before that, Shelley served as a reporter at the NBC station, WTAP in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In 2002, while in the station, she was honored and chosen by her peers to carry the Olympic Torch in the Salt Lake Olympic Torch Relay. During her free time, she enjoys, running, kickboxing, biking, hiking, and playing tennis. In addition, she enjoys spending time with her husband Bob, and their dog, Bella.
Shelley Bortz Age
She was born in 1974 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States. Shelley is 49 years old.
Shelley Bortz Height
She is a woman of tall stature. Shelley stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (approx. 1.8 m).
Shelley Bortz Parents
She was born to her wonderful parents and raised in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States. Shelley has a sister who competed in the Miss Pennsylvania and was placed in the top 15. Her mother and sister greatly encouraged her to try pageant participation for the Mrs. Pennsylvania title.
Shelley Bortz Husband
She is happily married to her dear husband Bob. The pair currently live together in Pittsburgh together with their dog, Bella. However, there is no available information about the pair sharing any children.
Shelley Bort Education
She attended and graduated from Geibel Catholic High School in Connellsville. Furthermore, Shelley graduated in 1997 from Gannon University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications. While at the university, she got a full scholarship to play basketball.
Shelley Bortz WPXI | 11 News
She was a television news reporter for WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from August 2015 to September 2021. Moreover, Shelly has served as a news anchor and reporter for years for several stations in numerous states. She is also excellent in the pageant world and was named Mrs. Pennsylvania in 2008.
As a result, she qualified for the Mrs. American Pageant and Mrs. Ohio in 2010. Moreover, Shelly qualified for the Mrs. United States Pageant. She also played basketball for the Lady Gators where she was a star and still holds the school’s career scoring record with 1,977 points. This as a result earned her a basketball scholarship at Gannon University.
Shelley’s colleagues at WPXI-TV included:
Amy Hudak – news reporter
Joe Arena – news anchor
Cara Sapida – news reporter
Melanie Gillespie – news reporter
Trisha Pittman – traffic anchor
Alyssa Raymond – news reporter
Shelley Bortz KDKA
Currently, Shelley serves as a tv reporter for KDKA in Pennsylvania, a station she joined in October 2021. Prior to that, she worked as a television news reporter for WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from August 2015 – September 2021 when she left the station. Shelly has served as a tv news reporter and reporter on various stations throughout her career.
Shelley Bortz Tragedy
She was involved in an automobile accident that claimed the life of her best friend and teammate while attending college on a basketball scholarship. Moreover, the two were hit by a drunken driver, and Shelley was even told she may never walk again. Amazingly, Shelley recovered and has since become a champion in the fight against drunken driving.
Shelley Bortz Salary
She is working for KDKA as a reporter and there is no doubt, therefore, she receives a satisfactory salary. Shelley earns an average salary of $123,659 annually.
Shelley Bortz Net Worth
She is a well-known journalist, Mrs. Pennsylvania, as well as a basket player. Shelley has over the years earned great income which has amassed to impressive fortune. Shelley has an estimated net worth of $987,500.
Is Shelley Bortz Married
She is a wife to her dear husband, Bob. Additionally, the pair lives in Pittsburgh with their dog Bella.
How Old Is Shelley Bortz
She is 49 years old. Moreover, Shelley was born to her parents in 1974, however, it is not known when she celebrates her birthday.