Jeff Speegle Biography
Jeff Speegle is an American journalist working for WBMA as the sports director. In this role, he works as the weeknight sports anchor at ABC 33/40. He joined the station in 1996 when the station signed on the air, serving the station for over 2 decades.
Jeff Speegle Education
Speegle joined Jacksonville State University after finishing his studies at Good Hope High School in 1979. He was initially an Accounting major but later switched to Broadcasting. He transferred to the University of Alabama, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting and Film Communications emphasizing News and Public Affairs. While in college, he served WACT, the university radio station for four years, first as disc jockey before moving over to news and then sports.
Jeff Speegle Career
Speegle works for WBMA as the sports director. In this role, he works as the weeknight sports anchor at ABC 33/40, where his sportscasts air Monday through Friday at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. The Alabama native has also delivered sports casts in Tuscaloosa and Huntsville.
Speegle’s passion for sports and storytelling started when he was young. As a child, he kept a record book of Cullman County football teams. While in high school, he called Bill Shelton, the then-sports editor at The Times, to ask for football statistics for each county team every Saturday. He later worked with Shelton in the sports department at The Times under the recommendation of his friend, Dennis James.
After working at the local newspaper, Speegle transitioned into radio broadcasting, where he honed his skills at WKUL 92.1 for about a year. During his time there, he met Ron Moseley, who taught him how to succeed in the radio business.
After graduating from college, Speegle worked at Tuscaloosa’s WCFT for multiple years. He then worked in Knoxville, Tennessee, from 1989 to 1991. Next, he took a job at WAAY in Huntsville, where he worked until 1996, when he moved to Birmingham to join 33/40.
Speegle has a passion for golf and basketball. His favorite sporting events include the Masters and the NCAA Basketball Tournament. He enjoys his job since he has the opportunity to meet new people, find interesting stories, and share those stories with his viewers.
Jeff Speegle Age
Speegle 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 60s.
Jeff Speegle Height
Speegle stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Jeff Speegle Family
Speegle grew up in Cullman, Alabama, but 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 Speegle has any siblings.
Jeff Speegle Wife
Speegle married Julie Wilkerson of Cullman in 1983 after meeting on the tennis courts. The couple is a member of the Riverchase Church of Christ, where he is a youth deacon. They have two children named J. and Cara. Cara competed on the tennis team at Pelham High.
Jeff Speegle Net Worth
Speegle has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Jeff Speegle Salary
Speegle earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Jeff Speegle WBMA
Speegle is working at WBMA, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- James Spann
- Brenda Ladun
- Muriel Bailey
- Sarah Snyder
- Stoney Sharp
- Evan Chickvara
- Katherine Page