Chris Smith Biography
Chris Smith is an American meteorologist working at WJHG serving as a chief meteorologist. He has been working with the station since October 2009. Prior to joining the station, he worked as a meteorologist for CNN.
Chris Smith Career
Smith works for WJHG-TV where he serves as a chief meteorologist. Prior to joining WJHG, he worked for CNN where he served as a meteorologist for 2 years. While at the station, Chris helped in covering shifts during severe weather as well as when people are on vacation or sick. Additionally, he had spent two years as a freelance meteorologist at turner broadcasting. Before that, Smith worked for WGCL-TV where he served as a weekend meteorologist from July 2005 to July 2008.
Previously, Chris served as chief meteorologist at WMAZ-TV for 7 years. Furthermore, Smith began his broadcasting career at WALB-TV where he served as a weekend meteorologist. Moreover, he has been awarded the seal of approval by the National Weather Association. Additionally, the American meteorological society certified him as a certified broadcast meteorologist making him the first meteorologist in Northwest Florida to hold that distinction. Moreover, Chris went to The Lovett School from 1990 to 1992.
Later on, he enrolled at Florida State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of science in meteorology. In addition to that, Chris is a member of the board of directors for the Panam a City Area Seminole Club. In his leisure time, he enjoys being on the beaches of the Emerald coast and also working out.
Chris Smith Age
Smith likes to keep his personal life private and 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.
Chris Smith Height
Smith stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch tall.
Chris Smith Family
Smith 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 he has any siblings.
Chris Smith Wife
Smith is married to Maurissa, together they are blessed with two children. They welcomed their first son in 2013 and in 2019 they were blessed with a daughter named Lilah.
Chris Smith’s Net Worth
Smith has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a chief meteorologist.
Chris Smith Salary
He earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Chris Smith WJHG
Smith is working at WJHG where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Donna Bell
- Jessica Foster
- Neysa Wilkins
- Ryan Michaels
- Daniel Nyman
- Nikki Sheaks
- Scott Rossman
- Jon Decker