Chris Yates Biography
Chris Yates is an American meteorologist working for WMBD-TV in Peoria, Illinois as a chief meteorologist. He joined the station in April 2015 after working at KGWN in Cheyenne.
Chris Yates Career and Education
Yates works at WMBD/WYZZ-TV in Peoria, Illinois where he serves as a chief meteorologist. He joined WMBD/WYZZ TV in April 2015. Before coming to WMBD/WYZZ TV, Yates worked at KGWN in Cheyenne from Sep 2009 to April 2015 as chief meteorologist. Previously he had worked as a Morning Meteorologist from August 2008 to Sep 2009 before making his move to KGWN-TV.
He has worked across different TV stations, and in addition, he worked for a law firm meaning that he has diverse skills. The holder of the American Meteorological Society Communications degree of Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Designs (CBM) is a professional recognition arising out of his specialization in meteorology. Moreover, he was honored as “Weather Person of the Year’” by the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters several times which underlines his professionalism and passion for the occupation. Another feature of his involvement in music as a lead singer of a local band is proof of his interests and creativity which may depict him as an active personality with many ideas.
Yates’ work experience in meteorology as well as the experience that he would have gained while working with Twister Tornado Research in dealing with severe weather events such as the tornado would have made him uniquely qualified to research for such information.
Chris Yates Age
Yates 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 late 30s.
Chris Yates Height
Yates stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Chris Yates Family
Yates 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 Yates has any siblings. However, more information about his parents is under review and will be disclosed once available.
Chris Yates Wife|Children
Yates is married to his spouse Krista. They have been together since they got married in 2008. The couple welcomed their first daughter Kaelyn in January 2011. Their second daughter, Delaney, was welcomed to the family in September 2014.
Yates’ leisure activities reflect a well-rounded lifestyle, balancing family time with his passion for sports and music. Cheering for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies shows his loyalty to local teams, and his interest in singing suggests a creative side.
Chris Yates’s Net Worth
Yates has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Chris Yates Salary
Yates earns an annual salary ranging from $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Yates WMBD-TV
Chris works at WMBD-TV where he works alongside other famous WMBD-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Rebecca Brumfield
- Thomas Garverick
- Kyreon Lee
- Shabnam Danesh
- Sheridan Hurtig
- Breanna Rittman
- Molly Naslund
- Nathan Kitchens
- Kurt Pegler
- Patrick Cunningham