Joe Schmit Biography
Joe Schmit is a well-known American Emmy Award-winning Sports Director and Professional Speaker working for KSTP-TV. He joined KSTP in 1985. He is also an author and Impact Leadership expert | CULTURE FIRST MINDSET AND IMPACT LEADERSHIP KEYNOTES | CSP & MN Speaker Hall of Fame. In addition to his work at KSTP, he has also worked at various other TV stations. He has won 18 Emmys from the National Television Academy.
In 2019, he was inducted into the Minnesota Speakers Hall of Fame and earned his Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) from the National Speakers Association. In 2001, he was honored with a National Headliner Award. He is a longtime youth mentor committed to advocating for a number of community organizations. The top list of his community organizations is Big Brothers and Big Sisters. In 2000, he was the winner of the Jim Kelly Distinguished Service Award from Big Brothers and Big Sisters. And as a winner of the Odyssey Award in 2001 for commitment to youth mentorship. Moreover, he has been honored as the Juvenile Diabetes Research (JDRF) Community Leader of the Year in 2005. In 2018, he was honored with the Mike Givens Distinguished Service Award for The Mind over Matter Foundation.
Joe Schmit Education
He received his education at Seymour High School. After high school, he attended The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications/Media Studies.
Joe Schmit Career
He is a Sports director and Professional Speaker working for KSTP. He has been in this position since January 2010. Joe joined KSTP in 1985 where he was worked in various roles since his joining. First, he was the sports/News anchor from 1985 to 2006 for KSTP ABC Hubbard Broadcasting, second, he was the sports and news anchor from 1985 to 2006, and third, he was the News anchor/Sports director from 1985 to 2006. Since January 2000, he has been a Keynote Speaker at Joe Schmit Speaks where he is a keynote and inspirational speaker for any event. He is a regular contributor on 1500 ESPN radio. From July 2009 to September 2011, he was the Media Marketing Consultant for Sin Country Airlines. And he was a President of the John T. Petters Foundation from March 2008 to January 2010.
He was also a President at Ptters Media and Marketing Group from August 2006 to October 2008. Joe began his broadcasting career at WBAY-TV where he worked as a Sports Director from 1981 to 1985. Moreover, his career includes stops at KCRG-TV as a weekend sports anchor and WKBT-TV. Because of his exemplarity in his area of work, he has won 18 Emmys from the National Television Academy. And has also been honored with a National Headliner Award for leading 5 Eyewitness News coverage of the 2001 death of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman, Kory Stringer. In addition to his broadcasting career, he is an author, and has authored two books: “Silent Impact” and “The Impact”. Currently, he is a member of the PACER Advisory Board and the Minnesota Vikings Advisory Board.
Joe Schmit Age
Joe likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 60s.
Joe Schmit Height
His height is not mentioned on the internet. But he stands at an average height.
Joe Schmit Family
Schmit has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Joe has any siblings.
Joe Schmit Wife
Joes is married to the love of his life, Laura Sahr Schmit. However, it is not known when they got married. He and his wife are blessed with three kids, two daughters namely; Gaby Schmit, and Natalie Thomas Schmit, and a son whose name is not mentioned.
Joe Schmit’s Net Worth
Schmit has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which he has earned through being a Sports Director, Professional Speaker, Author, and Impact Leadership Expert.
Joe Schmit Salary
He earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $150,000.
Joe Schmit KSTP
Joe works at KSTP alongside other well-reputed KSTP sports anchors, reporters, anchors, and meteorologists including;
- Lindsey Brown
- Kevin Doran
- Paul Folger
- Brett Hoffland
- Alex Jokich
- Leah McLean
- Wren Clair
- Jonathan Yuhas
- Matt Serwe
- Chris Long
- Darren Wolfson
- Kelsey Christensen
- Hanna Conway
- Renée Cooper
- Brittney Ermon
- Ellen Galles
- Callan Gray
- Tom Hauser
- Ben Henry
- Jay Kolls
- Joe Mazan
- Richard Reeve