Dave Elias Biography
Dave Elias is an American reporter working for WBBH -TV serving as a chief political correspondent. Before joining the station in August 2012, he served as a reporter at WOWK-TV in Huntington, West Virginia.
Dave Elias Education
Upon finishing high school, Dave attended Salem International University in 1985 where he earned a degree in telecommunications and radio.
Dave Elias Career
Elias serves as a chief political correspondent at WBBH-TV in Fort Myers, Florida. He joined the station in August 2012 where he has covered multiple breaking news. His coverage includes an exclusive interview with Presidents Obama and Trump and other political leaders. In 2020, he was honored by the prestigious Washington Post as the best Florida Political Reporter.
Prior to working at WBBH-TV, Dave worked in different stations such as WVNS-TV, WOWK-TV, WTRF-TV, and WBOY-TV, where he served as a reporter. While there, he reported a wide range of news mainly focusing on corruption cases, governments, and criminal issues.
Earlier, Elias worked at WTRF-TV & FOX in Wheeling where he served as a television market. He also covered the story of two Ohio Police Chiefs who were charged with breaking into actress Sarah Jessica Parker’s surrogate mother’s home. For his coverage, he received national attention. In addition to this, Dave also reported news such as the 2002 9-11 attacks and the interview of President Barack Obama in Ohio.
Elias started his professional career as a radio personality at KQV radio in Pittsburgh. He also served as a correspondent for WOMP News in Bellaire Ohio. Over 35 years, Dave has worked in different roles such as bureau chief, producer, and anchor. Furthermore, he has traveled all over the county to places such as Miami, New York City, Washington, and Philadelphia for investigations.
Dave Elias Age
Elias 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 50s.
Dave Elias Height
Elias stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Dave Elias Family
Elias 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.
Dave Elias Wife
Elias is very private about his personal life, therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone.
Dave Elias Net Worth
Elias has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a reporter.
Dave Elias Salary
Elias earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Dave Elias WBBH-TV
Elias works at WBBH-TV where he works alongside other famous WBBH-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Ashley Graham
- Joshua Cole
- Sarah Metts
- Sean Martinelli
- Gina Tomlinson
- Rachel Whelan
- Kyla Galer
- Lacey Lee
- Hope Salman
- Allyson Rae