JD Disharoon Biography
JD Disharoon is an American meteorologist working for Atlanta News First as a First Alert meteorologist. He joined the station in early 2025 as a weekend evening meteorologist. Previously, he worked as the senior content producer at The Weather Channel in Atlanta, Georgia, for 4 and a half years.
JD Disharoon Education
Disharoon joined Georgia Institute of Technology in August 2000 after finishing high school. In May 2006, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences.
JD Disharoon Career
Disharoon works for Atlanta News First as a First Alert meteorologist. His forecasts appear in the evenings from Wednesday to Sunday. Upon joining the station, he initially worked as a weekend evening meteorologist. He experienced severe weather, flooding, hurricanes, ice storms, tornadoes, snow, and even a blizzard while growing up in North Georgia. These experiences fanned his passion for learning what makes the weather tick.
After graduating from college, Disharoon landed his first job right here at Atlanta News First as a weather producer. He then started his on-air journey in Macon, Georgia, where he was a weekend meteorologist at WMAZ. After 2 years, he moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he spent 4 years at WTVC-TV NewsChannel9.
Disharoon moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he spent 4 years. There, he served at WGNO ABC26 as a meteorologist and features reporter. He then spent a year as a weekend meteorologist at KARE 11 before joining The Weather Channel, where he spent for 4 and a half years.
JD Disharoon Age
Disharoon 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 40s.
JD Disharoon Height
Disharoon stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
JD Disharoon Family
Disharoon is a native of metro Atlanta, where he grew up in Douglasville, but has managed to keep his personal life out of the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known whether Disharoon has any siblings.
JD Disharoon Husband
Disharoon is openly gay and married to Eric Simeone, a realtor. He proposed to Eric in July 2022 in Italy. On July 29, 2022, he posted a photo of the proposal and captioned it, “He said yes!!! #engaged #italy #roma…”An avid traveler, he spends his time off exploring a new destination or relaxing on the lake. He also spends time with his dog Marty and his husband.
JD Disharoon Net Worth
Disharoon has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
JD Disharoon Salary
Disharoon earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
JD Disharoon Atlanta News First
Disharoon is working at Atlanta News First, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Wale Aliyu
- Joe Gorchow
- Sydney Stallworth
- Victor Williams