Andy Pepper Biography

Andy Pepper is an American journalist working for WWMT Newschannel 3 as the sports director since January 2015. He joined the station in 2007 and has served the station for more than 15 years. Before his role as sports director, he served the station as a reporter and weekend anchor for nearly eight years.

Andy Pepper Education

Pepper attended Lock Haven University in 1987 after completing his high school education. He graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Andy Pepper Career

Pepper has worked for WWMT Newschannel 3 as the sports director since January 2015. He joined the station in 2007 and has served the station for more than 15 years. Before his role as sports director, he served the station as a reporter and weekend anchor for nearly eight years.

Pepper’s career started when he served WBOC in Salisbury, Maryland. He started out as a videographer, and spent several months reporting, before earning the promotion to work as a weekend sports anchor. Next, he served WBRZ in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as a sports reporter for 3 years. Even though he didn’t like eating crawfish, he loved Mardi Gras, N’awlins, and discovering just how insane SEC football fans are.

During his career, Pepper has received a number of awards and honors. For example, he has received five Associated Press Awards for Best Sports Feature and three Edward R. Murrow awards. Moreover, he has attained an Emmy for Best Sports-News Feature and Associated Press and Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) awards for Best Sportscast.

Pepper serves the Kalamazoo Salvation Army on its advisory board and the Kalamazoo Humane Society on its fundraising board. Each February, he partakes in the Polar Plunge and has garnered over $40,000 since 2009 for the Michigan Special Olympics(he hopes to raise $100,000).

Each November, Pepper holds an “18-hour Bell Ringing Marathon” in hopes of raising awareness for the need for volunteer Salvation Army bell ringers during the holiday season. He has emceed the yearly Kalamazoo Summer Stroll for Epilepsy, the West Michigan Congenital Heart Walk, and the Walk to Defeat ALS.

Andy Pepper Age

Pepper was born in Rome, New York, U.S.A., but 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 40s.

Andy Pepper Height

Pepper stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches

Andy Pepper Family

Pepper grew up in Rome, New York. Even so, he 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 Pepper has any siblings.

Andy Pepper Wife

Pepper is married to Melanie Remynse and has four children with her; Genevieve, Killian, Declan, and Charlotte. He regularly posts pictures of his children on his Facebook account and says that there is nothing better in the world than being a Dad. Remynse graduated from Portage Northern and previously worked as a Western Michigan University tennis player.

Pepper is highly interested in fantasy football and deems himself a “Fantasy nerd.” He also enjoys frequenting the movies, spending as much time as possible with his children, and perfecting his orange whip recipe.

Andy Pepper Net Worth

Pepper has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.

Andy Pepper Salary

Pepper earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.