Pompeani Bob Biography
Pompeani Bob is a well-reputed American Emmy Award-winning Journalist working as a Sports Director/ Anchor. He joined KDKA-TV in July 1982. His goal is always to become better, and he strives every day to become better. He is an active member of the community and is on the board of directors for the American Heart Association, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Partners for Quality Inc., and the Give the Kids the World Foundation. Bob has also been on the Executive Committee for the Mario Lemieux Foundation since 1995 and has served as Master of Ceremonies for the “Penguins at Your Service” annual black-tie dinner for the past 18 years.
Pompeani Bob Education
He received his education at Hopewell High School where he graduated. After graduating from high school, he attended Point Park University from 1979 to 1982 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Political Science.
Pompeani Bob Career
Pompeani works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. for KDKA-TV as a Sports Director/Anchor. He joined KDKA-TV in July 1982. He has worked at the station for over four decades. Growing up in an area deep in sports traditions, he has seen all the biggest high school rivalries as well as meet players and coaches who have gone on to make sports history. He has presented the KDKA-TV “Extra Effort” award to local students who excel in athletics, academics, and community service. He was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.
In 1997, he was voted Pittrsburgh’s favorite sportscaster in a reader poll of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The following year, he became the first man ever to receive the Beauty Academy’s Professional Image Award. Also, he was on the 2000 Tri-State PGA of America Distinguished Service Award winner for outstanding contributions to local golf. In April 2007, he was inducted into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame for his many contributions to local sports. Six times, he has received the Golden Quill Award. First in 1987 for his report, “Earning Their Stripes,” a story about hockey officiating; second in 1988 for “Project Playoffs”; and most recently in 2013 for his Pittsburgh Steeler exclusives.
He has won three Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards and eight AP Awards for play-by-play of Steeler Pre-Season games and as host of the 1 Cochran Sports Showdown. In 2011, he was named “Father of the Year” by the National Father’s Day Council. Whereas in 2012 he was awarded a People’s Choice Award for “Dancing With Pittsburgh Celebrities”. In 2015, he was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Syria Shiners of Pittsburgh.
Pompeani Bob Age
Pompeani 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 60s.
Pompeani Bob Height
He stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85m) tall.
Pompeani Bob Family
Bob was born to Pat Pompeani (Father) and Virginia Pompeani (Mother). He has a brother by the name of Bruce Pompeani.
Pompeani Bob Wife
Pompeani is married to the love of his life, Lisa Pompeani. It is not known when they got married. He and his wife reside in Robinson Township and are blessed with two daughters, Chelsea and Celina.
Pompeani Bob’s Net Worth
Bob has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which he has earned through being a Sports Director/Anchor.
Pompeani Bob Salary
He earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $110,500.
Pompeani Bob KDKA-TV
Pompeani works at KDKA-TV where he works alongside other well-reputed KDKA-TV meteorologists, reporters, sports anchors, and anchors including;
- Ken Rice
- Kristine Sorensen
- Kym Gable
- Meghan Schiller
- David Highfield
- Lindsay Ward
- Erica Mokay
- John Shumway
- Jessica Guay
- Mary Ours
- Falicia Woody
- Ray Petelin
- Erika Stanish
- Ron Smiley
- Jennifer Borrasso
- Kristin Emery
- Shelley Bortz
- Jon Delano
- Ross Guidotti
- Chris DeRose
- Chris Hoffman
- Andy Sheehan
- Lynne Hayes-Freeland
- Dave Crawley
- Heather Abraham
- Mikey Hood
- Celina Pompeani
- Daisy Jade
- Royce Jones
- Josh Taylor
- Rich Walsh