Matt Kirkwood Biography
Matt Kirkwood is an American meteorologist working for WOOD as a meteorologist on “News 8 Daybreak” and “News 8 at Noon” on weekdays. After graduating college, he secured a job in Traverse City, Michigan at WPBN/WTOM where he worked from 1996 to 1998.
Matt Kirkwood Education
Kirkwood joined Grand Rapids Community College when he finished his high school education. He later transferred to Western Michigan University. He then joined Central Michigan University where he graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Meteorology. During college, he held an internship with the National Weather Service office in Muskegon and at WNEM. His time at WNEM helped steer him to a career in broadcasting.
Matt Kirkwood Career
Kirkwood works for WOOD as a meteorologist on “News 8 Daybreak” and “News 8 at Noon” on weekdays. The Grand Rapids native fascination with weather was ignited when he was a young child afraid of thunderstorms. He religiously watched Craig James and Bill Steffen(weather legends of West Michigan) which he made aware of whether or not there would be storms. He didn’t think that he’d get the chance to work with them.
Before his professional career started, he did jobs like camel rides at John Ball Zoo, the Grand Rapids Press, Ryder truck rentals, delivering papers for the Grand Rapids Press, and working at the Meijer warehouse. These jobs helped him to pay for college classes.
After graduating college, he secured a job in Traverse City, Michigan at WPBN/WTOM where he worked from 1996 to 1998. He started as a weekend meteorologist and later became a weekday morning meteorologist.
Matt Kirkwood Age
Kirkwood has not yet disclosed the year he was born. However, he might be in his 40s. He celebrates his birthday in January as evidenced by his Instagram post on January 22, 2023, captioned “Pointed the compass north and found snow & spirits. Perfect birthday wknd. #skiing #funinthesnow.”
Matt Kirkwood Height
Kirkwood stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Matt Kirkwood Family
Kirkwood’s mother was born on July 3, 1943, and is 80 years old as of 2023. On July 3, 20123, he captioned his Instagram post “Special weekend celebrating mom’s first anniversary of her 79th birthday. Yes, that’s 80, but she refuses to say it even though…” He has a brother named David Andrew. Even so, he has not disclosed more information about his parents, especially his father.
Matt Kirkwood Wife
Kirkwood is married to Jennifer. They have a set of twins, including a daughter named Logan and a son named Aiden. The couple lives in Grand Rapids with their twins. The twins were born on September 18, 2005, and are 18 years old as of 2023. On September 18, 2021, he posted them on his Instagram account and captioned “Happy Sweet 16…”
Kirkwood loves winter since it allows him to enjoy his passion for snowmobiling and skiing. During his downtime, he keeps busy by golfing, weightlifting, and helping with his kids’ several sports activities. A car lover, he loves enjoys visiting shows with his son.
Matt Kirkwood Net Worth
Kirkwood has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Matt Kirkwood Salary
Kirkwood earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Matt Kirkwood WOOD
Kirkwood is working at WOOD where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Emily Linnert
- Rachael Ruiz
- Susan Shaw
- Bill Steffen
- Brian Sterling
- Teresa Weakley
- Elisia Alonso