Dan Kleckner Biography

Dan Kleckner is an Emmy-award-winning retired sports anchor who was well known for his time at KHQ-TV where he served as a sports director. He joined the KHQ news team in April 1985, as a sports anchor. 

Dan Kleckner Career

Kleckner was working for KHQ-TV serving the team as a Sports Anchor. As part of the KHQ, 6 Questions series, Dan asked challenging questions of political, business, and other leaders and newsmakers over the years. Dan’s work at KHQ has changed over time, from Sports Director to Morning News Anchor, Evening News Anchor, and now a new program called Connect with Kleck, in which he answers reader questions, concerns, comments, and story ideas.

He was elected into the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Silver Circle for broadcast achievement in 2014. The Silver Circle honors media professionals who began their careers in television at least 25 years ago, whether in a performing, creative, technical, or administrative capacity within the industry or in a field related to television such as TV journalism education, advertising, and promotion, or public relations.

For at least part of their 25-year career, they must have made a substantial contribution to Northwest Chapter television. Since 1991, the Northwest Chapter of NATAS has honored and celebrated Silver Circle members.

His passion for sports extends beyond his 12 years as Sports Director at KHQ. Dan’s sports career highlights include traveling with the Gonzaga Bulldogs during their first NCAA appearance in 1995, carrying the Olympic Torch across the country to Atlanta in 1996, and meeting his boyhood idol, Chicago Bears Hall-of-Famer Gale Sayers, for a 6-question interview.

In addition, Kleckner couldn’t help but be a Bears and Cubs fan growing up in Chicago, despite the fact that the Windy City didn’t always see many victories. Dan became hooked on being a sportsperson when he was there. Kleckner enjoys volunteering for organizations such as Special Olympics, the SIDS Foundation, and Catholic Charities.

Dan Kleckner Age

Kleckner was born in Chicago, United States on the 3rd of May 1957. This is evidenced by a post that was shared by Stephanie Vigil wishing him a Happy 60th birthday on the 3rd of May 2017. He is 66 years old.

Dan Kleckner Height

Kleckner stands at a height of approximately 5 feet, 7 inches(1.72m).

Dan Kleckner Family

Kleckner has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Kleckner has any siblings.

Dan Kleckner Wife

Dan is married to Donna Kleckner. The duo are proud parents to their three children.

Dan Kleckner Net Worth

Kleckner has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being an Anchor.

Dan Kleckner Salary

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

Dan Kleckner Golf

Before Dan retired, he was playing at Downriver Golf Course with a KHQ coworker and two other golfers they’d been paired with.

Dan Kleckner Retirement

Kleckner retired from KHQ on October 14, 2021, he says that he’ll now be focusing on his grandkids and his golf game.

Dan Kleckner KHQ

Kleckner works at KHQ where he works alongside other famous KHQ anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Femi Abebefe
2. Sam Adams
3. Amy Rose
4. Dave Law
5. Ryan Overton
6. Blake Jensen
7. Joe McHale
8. Hayley Guenthner
9. Claire Graham
10. Kjerstin Bell
11. Kalae Chock
12. Sean Owsley

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Dan Kleckner.