Keith Thompson Biography
Keith Thompson is a well-reputed Award-winning Journalist working as a Meteorologist for WWMT-TV. He joined WWMT-TV in April 1989. There, he prepares and presents weather segments for live, weekday newscasts airing at 5, 5:30, 6, and 11. He has won the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Best Weathercast Award a few times. Also, he has an Emmy for Best Weathercast in Michigan. He was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle (Michigan chapter), recognizing 25 years in the Television industry.
Keith Thompson Education
He received his education at Harding University from 1979 to 1982 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Journalism. From 1989 to 1993, he attended Mississippi State University where he completed Broadcast Meteorology Program in Broadcast Meteorology. He then attended Western Michigan University from 2005 to 2012 where he graduated with a Master of Arts in Communication.
Keith Thompson Career
He works in Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.A. for WWMT-TV as a Meteorologist. He joined WWMT-TV in April 1989. There, he prepares and presents weather segments for live, weekday newscasts airing at 5, 5:30, 6, and 11 on NewsChannel 3 (WWMT-TV) and at 10 on CW 7 (WWMT-TV D-2). In 1996, he became the Chief Meteorologist of the channel. Prior to joining WWMT-TV, he worked for WCJB-TV as a News Reporter/Weathercaster from December 1984 to April 1989. There, he covered various beats as a news reporter, anchoring morning and noon newscasts; and weekend weather anchor. Also, he began his career at WCJB-TV, in his hometown Gainesville, Florida. Thompson is a member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. He is a sports fanatic and especially enjoys ice hockey and auto racing. In his quiet times, he enjoys reading.
Keith Thompson Age
Kith likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not 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.
Keith Thompson Height
He stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m) tall.
Keith 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 known if Keith has any siblings.
Keith Thompson Wife
Thompson is married to the love of his life, Jessica. However, nothing much is known about his wife and it is not known when they got married. He and his wife are blessed with six children, five sons and one daughter.
Keith Thompson’s Net Worth
Thompson has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which he has earned through being a Meteorologist.
Keith Thompson Salary
She earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $110,500.
Keith Thompson WWMT-TV
Keith works at WWMT-TV where he works alongside other well-reputed WWMT-TV meteorologists, anchors, sports anchors, and reporters including;
- Andy Dominianni
- Jessica Harthorn
- Kirk Mason
- Kristen Aguirre
- Jeff Porter
- Will Haenni
- Andy Pepper
- Autumn Pitchure
- Allie Jennerjahn
- Nate Brown
- Rachel Louise Just
- Scott Thuman
- Kristine Frazao
- Chris Daniels
- Kayla Gaskins
- Angie Moreschi