Bill Steffen Biography
Bill Steffen is a semi-retired American meteorologist working for WOOD as the chief meteorologist emeritus since July 2021. Additionally, his weather forecasts appear on weekends at 6 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m., and he is a writer of Bill’s Blog on woodtv.com. He joined the station in 20001 and has served the station for more than
Bill Steffen Education
Steffen joined the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1969 when he finished his high school education. In 1974, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Atmospheric Science and Physical Geography.
Bill Steffen Career
Steffen has worked for WOOD as the chief meteorologist emeritus since July 2021 after he went into semi-retirement. Additionally, his weather forecasts appear on weekends at 6 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m., and he is a writer of Bill’s Blog on woodtv.com.
Steffen has been interested in the weather since he was young. Whne he was 8 years old, he had set up a weather station in his backyard and continued to phone in snow totals to the local TV station. In 1976, he made his first appearance on air to test the new cable TV in Winnetka, Ill.
Steffen has worked in West Michigan since November of 1974 and has worked in the region for more than 4 decades. After graduating college, Steffen joined WZZM as a meteorologist. In 1985, he was promoted to chief meteorologist at WZZM.
During his career, he has received many broadcast awards and is actively involved with the West Michigan community. For instance, he has served in the regional Math Counts Competition and the Science Olympiad. He is a fundraising honorary chair of the Grand Rapids Planetarium.
Steffen has worked as the chairman of the Red Cross Heroes Campaign. Additionally, he serves on the marketing committee and board of directors for the Gerald R. Ford Boy Scout Council. He is also on the advisory board for Youth for Christ.
Bill Steffen Age
Steffen 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 70s.
Bill Steffen Height
Steffen stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Bill Steffen Family
Steffen 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 Steffen has any siblings.
Bill Steffen Wife
Steffen married Gayle on April 22, 1978. On April 22, 2021, he posted a wedding picture of them to commemorate their 43rd anniversary on his Facebook account and captioned the post “Gayle and I got married 43 years ago today! Here’s 3 pics. of…” They have three daughters.
Bill Steffen Net Worth
Steffen has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Bill Steffen Salary
Steffen earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Bill Steffen Retirement
Steffen has worked in West Michigan for more than 4 decades and served WOOD for more than 2 decades. In July 2021, he semi-retired and transitioned to chief meteorologist emeritus at WOOD. Even though he is semi-retired, his weather forecasts appear on weekends at 6 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m., on TV8, and he writes for Bill’s Blog on woodtv.com.
Bill Steffen WOOD
Steffen is working at WOOD where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Ellen Bacca
- Brittany Flowers
- Jack Doles
- Sara Flynn
- Tom Hillen
- Matt Kirkwood
- Scott Larson
- Amber Krycka