Joel Barnes Biography
Joel Barnes is an American meteorologist working for WBBJ as the chief meteorologist whose forecasts appear on evenings Monday through Friday. Previously, he worked in Tyler, Texas, at t KYTX CBS 19 as the chief meteorologist.
Joel Barnes Education
Barnes joined the University of Northern Colorado when he finished his high school education. In 2003, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology and a minor in Speech Communications and Mathematics. He attended college on a football and academic scholarship.
While in college, he worked as an intern at KMGH News in Denver and was an ardent stormchaser. Also, he served UNC’s American Meteorology Society as a treasurer. As a high schooler, he was an All-State Football player and shined in athletics and mathematics.
Joel Barnes Career
Barnes works for WBBJ as the chief meteorologist whose forecasts appear on evenings Monday through Friday. He started his career in Wyoming at KCWY News 13 as a morning and noon meteorologist. In 2004, he was promoted to serve the station as the chief meteorologist.
In 2015, he relocated to Colorado where he worked for WeatherNation as a lead prime-time meteorologist, a position he held for 3 years. Next, he relocated to Tyler, Texas, where he served KYTX CBS 19 as the chief meteorologist.
Joel Barnes Age
Barnes was born in Omaha, Nebraska but 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.
Joel Barnes Height
Barnes stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Joel Barnes Family
Barnes and his family relocated to Colorado when he was 12 years old. Even so, he 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 Barnes has any siblings.
Joel Barnes Wife
Barnes is married to Alexis. He proposed to her in February 2016 at Ocean Prime. On February `5, 2023, he posted a picture of them and wished her a happy 7th engagement anniversary. The couple has a daughter named Ai Margaret, two dogs, and two horses. The family lives on a small ranchette.
Barnes has lived in Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Texas and Tennessee. A big sports fan, he roots for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the Colorado Rockies, the Denver Broncos, and the Colorado Avalanche. he plans to support the Titans, the Grizzlies, the Vols, and the Generals
Joel Barnes Net Worth
Barnes has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Joel Barnes Salary
Barnes earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Joel Barnes WBBJ
Barnes is working at WBBJ where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Brad Douglass
- Moe Shamell
- Brian Davis