Ben Kouchnerkavich Biography
Ben Kouchnerkavich is an American journalist who has been working for WLUC as an evening anchor since joining the station in February 2022. Previously, he worked for KODE/KSNF in Joplin, Missouri as a weekend weather anchor and multimedia journalist for a year.
Ben Kouchnerkavich Education
Kouchnerkavich joined Grand Rapids Community College in 2012 when he finished his studies at Holland High School. He transferred to Central Michigan University where he worked for News Central 34, WMHW-FM, and was a member of the Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society. He also completed the meteorology coursework.
In 2018, he joined Wayne State University where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a Sociology minor. In August 2021, he joined the Broadcast and Operational Meteorology program through Mississippi State University’s online program.
Ben Kouchnerkavich Career
Kouchnerkavich works for WLUC as an evening anchor. Aside from this role, he does other roles including anchoring weather, producing, and reporting. The Holland native is thrilled to be back in the Upper Peninsula. During his time at the station, he won a Merit Award from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for the investigative story, “The State of Michigan Finds Abuse and Neglect at Mission Point in Hancock.”
Kouchnerkavich previously worked for KODE/KSNF in Joplin, Missouri as a weekend weather anchor and multimedia journalist for a year. There, he experienced tracking severe thunderstorms. With a passion for sports, he was a baseball writer for SB Nation.
Kouchnerkavich became familiar with the lake-effect snow and chilly temperatures while growing up in Holland. At first, he was scared of thunderstorms but he later wanted to learn more about them and communicate the facts about the forecast to others.
Ben Kouchnerkavich Age
Kouchnerkavich 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 20s.
Ben Kouchnerkavich Height
Kouchnerkavich stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Ben Kouchnerkavich Family
Kouchnerkavich grew up in Holland, Michigan 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 Kouchnerkavich has any siblings.
Ben Kouchnerkavich Wife
Kouchnerkavich is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. He loves to go on hikes, listen to music, and check Rotten Tomatoes for movies to watch.
Ben Kouchnerkavich Net Worth
Kouchnerkavich has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Ben Kouchnerkavich Salary
Kouchnerkavich earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
WLUC
Kouchnerkavich is working at WLUC where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Andrew LaCombe
- Elizabeth Peterson
- Mandy Koskela
- Don Ryan
- Cody Boyer
- Vinny La Via
- Brady Meyer
- Jennifer Perez
- Kevin McNulty
- Keegan Cooper