Jon Swaner Biography
Jon Swaner is an American journalist working for WTHI as an anchor on News 10 This Morning and News 10 at Midday. He joined the station in April 2013 and has served the station for more than a decade. Previously, he worked for WTWO as a weekend anchor and a reporter for over a decade.
Jon Swaner Education
Swaner joined Indiana State University in 1993 when he finished his high school education. In 1998, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Telecommunications. During college, he anchored news and sports for WISU-FM. He also did play-by-play for ISU men’s basketball and baseball.
Jon Swaner Career
Swaner works for WTHI as an anchor on News 10 This Morning and News 10 at Midday. Previously, he worked for WTWO as a weekend anchor and a reporter for over a decade. His career started in 1997 in radio where he served WTHI-AM & FM before moving to TV in the summer of 1999.
Swaner is one of the most experienced journalists in the Terre Haute market, having worked for over 2 and a half decades in the industry. During this time, he has worked with some major names in local media like Barry Kent, Mark Allen, and Mark Jaynes.
Swaner has covered some of the biggest stories during his career including the Orville Lynn Majors lawsuit, the 9-11 attacks, Timothy McVeigh’s execution, and the devotion of St. Mother Theodore Guerin. Recently, he delivered an exclusive broadcast from the Indiana Statehouse and the bill that eventually brought a casino to Terre Haute.
Swaner particularly specializes in broadcasting stories on criminal justice, travel, crime, and local governments. He was an adjunct faculty member of the Communication Department at Indiana State University where he shared his passion for journalism, communication, and reporting.
From the fall of 1998 to 2011, Swaner taught at Indiana State University. He thinks that this is his way of giving back to the university. Aside from journalism, he calls high school sports on local radio and is the team’s public address announcer at Terre Haute Rex games. He enjoys working as an MC for non-profit occasions. For a long time, he has been an MC of “Soup Bowl,” which boosts Terre Haute Catholic Charities.
Jon Swaner Age
Swaner 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 50s.
Jon Swaner Height
Swaner stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Jon Swaner Family
Swaner grew up in Robinson, Illinois but 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 if Swaner has any siblings.
Jon Swaner Wife
Swaner is married to Kim and has an adult daughter named Cami with her. He lives in Terre Haute with his wife. The couple serves as parishioners at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. During his free time, he loves traveling with his family, visiting family and friends, and binge-watching “Suits” with his wife. Moreover, he loves to sip coffee and relax at Federal Coffee and Fine Foods.
Jon Swaner Net Worth
Swaner has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Jon Swaner Salary
Swaner earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Jon Swaner WTHI
Swaner is working at WTHI where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Susan Dinkel
- Patrece Dayton
- Heather Good
- Kevin Orpurt
- Marty Ledbetter