Jeff Thompson Biography
Jeff Thompson is an American meteorologist working for KOLO as the chief meteorologist and has served the station for over half a decade. Previously, he worked in the Reno market at KTVN for 3 years before joining the station.
Jeff Thompson Education
After receiving his Bachelor’s degree, Thompson pursued a Master Of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nevada.
Jeff Thompson Career
Thompson works for KOLO as the chief meteorologist. His interest in meteorology started after the December 2, 1982 tornado hit his house in Little Rock, Arkansas when he was young. He was already curious about science and started gathering books and watching weathercasts. He even watched “Weather Channel Kids” on repeat for hours.
After growing up in a tornado country, Thompson moved west. For over 20 years, he broadcasted floods, fires, winter weather, coastal weather, drought, and mountain-valley interactions. His career started at KTVH in Helena, Montana where he kept an eye on the sky.
From Helena, Thompson moved to Reno where he served the NBC affiliate for 7 years. For a year, he commuted to Sacramento to work at KCRA and returned to the Reno market to serve KTVN for 3 years and KOLO for 8 years and counting as chief meteorologist.
During his career, he has worked as a college tutor at the University of Nevada, flew with the USAF Thunderbirds, and recently won an Emmy with his KOLO team. He holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation from the American Meteorological Society. Additionally, he has the National Weather Association’s Seal of Approval.
Jeff Thompson Age
Thompson 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.
Jeff Thompson Height
Thompson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Jeff Thompson Family
Thompson 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 if Thompson has any siblings.
Jeff Thompson Wife
Thompson has been married to Teresa Benitez-Thompson for over 16 years. The couple has 4 children and a puggle. He loves hiking, birding, gardening, traveling, and running. He recently finished his first marathon last December.
Teresa was born on July 25, 1978, and is 46 years old as of 2024. She is a politician and former Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly, first chosen on February 7, 2011, to represent District 27 in Washoe County. In 2002, she was crowned Miss Nevada and was the third Miss America runner-up in 2003. Further, she has a Bachelor Of Arts degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan.
Jeff Thompson Net Worth
Thompson has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Jeff Thompson Salary
Thompson earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
KOLO
Thompson is working at KOLO where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Rebecca Kitchen
- Katey Roshetko
- Dave Lewis
- Lindsey Matherly
- Colin Jackson