Joe Garrison Biography
Joe Garrison is an American journalist working for WBRE as a news and sports reporter based in the Williamsport Bureau, covering news and sports stories across Central Pennsylvania. He joined the station in March 1993 and has served the station for over 3 decades. Since August 2014, he has worked as a high school mathematics teacher at the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School.
Joe Garrison Education
Garrison joined Lock Haven University as a Presidential Scholar in 1987 after finishing his education at Crestwood High School in Mountaintop. In 1990, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
While in college, Garrison was involved with the Alpha Psi Omega theater fraternity, University Players, Havenscope campus television news, Eagle Eye university newspaper, and campus theater productions. In 2003, he joined Wilkes University, where he received a Master’s degree in Education in 2006.
While in high school, Garrison was an All-Star soccer midfielder and district medalist as a sprinter in track and field. He also performed in high school musicals and collegiate dramatic productions, which prepared him for later roles on stage with the Community Theater League in Williamsport.
Joe Garrison Career
Garrison works for WBRE as a news and sports reporter based in the Williamsport Bureau. In this role, he broadcasts news and sports stories across Central Pennsylvania. He launched his news career at WTOV in Steubenville, Ohio, after graduating from college. He briefly worked as the bureau videographer, later climbing ranks to Bureau Chief, and later a fill-in anchor for both the News and Sports departments.
Garrison is the longest-tenured TV journalist based in Central Pennsylvania from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton media market who loves serving the community. He has received recognition from the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army for supporting and endorsing their humanitarian efforts across Central Pennsylvania. Besides journalism, Garrison works as a high school mathematics teacher at the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School. He also referees youth soccer games and mentors younger referees.
Joe Garrison Age
Hodell 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.
Joe Garrison Height
Garrison stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Joe Garrison Family
Garrison 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 Garrison has any siblings.
Joe Garrison Wife
Garrison is very private about his personal life, therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. He has two daughters, Meghan and Molly. Molly was born on June 14, 2006, and is 18 years old as of 2024. He posted her on his Facebook account on June 14, 2024, and captioned “If you see Molly Garrison today, wish her a Happy 18th Birthday…” She studies Neuroscience and Psychology at Carlow University in their Honors Program on the Women’s Volleyball Team. On March 24, 2024, he posted her on his Facebook account and congratulated her for her accomplishment.
On May 23, 2024, he posted a picture of himself and Meghan on his Facebook account and captioned “New Letterman’s Jacket arrived today… I told my daughter Megan to take care of it…” He lives in Loyalsock Township with his family, where he still develops his skills as an effective cyber school math teacher. During his free time, he loves to referee youth soccer games and mentor younger referees. He is an avid fan of all high school and collegiate sports who cheers on the Los Angeles Dodgers and Dallas Cowboys.
Joe Garrison Net Worth
Garrison has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Joe Garrison Salary
Garrison earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
WBRE
Garrison is working at WBRE where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Candice Kelly
- Nick Toma
- Kelly Byrne
- Andy Mehalshick
- Julie Dunphy
- Nick Zelaya
- Josh Hodell
- Kobe Nabried
- Paola Giangiacomo
- Alaina Losito