Randy Shaver Biography

Randy Shaver is an American news anchor currently working for KARE 11 since 1983. He is the evening news co-anchor of KARE 11 News at 5 p.m, 6 p.m, and 10 p.m. 

Randy Shaver Career

Shaver first joined the station as a sports reporter in 1983 and in 2012, he was named the evening news co-anchor along with Julie Nelson.

Being the Sports Director at KARE 11 from 1994 to 2012, Shaver won a regional and a national Edward R. Murrow award in 2006. He, therefore, was proud to be admitted into the Minnesota Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2004. In addition, he is a member of the Cedar Rapids Jefferson Hall of Fame in both track and football.

He says that he loves his job because it is never boring and he finds it comfortable. Shaver studied at Iowa State University. When he was young, he wanted to be the next Jerry West.  He got inspiration from his dad, who passed away in 1989.

In order for his day to end perfectly, he should have lunch with his friends, coach basketball, and travel at night. He as well should go to the golf course in the morning. During his leisure, he loves watching his favorite movie: “Slapshot”.

Randy Shaver KARE 11

Shaver works at KARE 11 where he works alongside other famous KARE 11 anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Julie Nelson
   
2. Chris Hrapsky
3. Belinda Jensen
4. Gia Vang
5. Kris Laudien
6. Jana Shortal
7. Rena Sarigianopoulos
8. Lauren Leamanczyk
9. Dave Schwartz
10. Alicia Lewis
11. Eric Perkins
12. Ben Dery

Randy Shaver Age

Shaver is 63 years old as of 2021. He was born on December 20, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. He however celebrates his birthday on the 20th of December every year.

Randy Shaver Height

Shaver stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 8 inches.

Randy Shaver Family

Shaver’s inspiration is from his dad who died in 1989. He has however not disclosed any information about his mother. It is also not known if Shaver has any siblings.

Randy Shaver Wife

Shaver is married to Roseann and the couple is blessed with 2 kids, Ryan Shaver and Rob Shaver. Ryan joined his father at KEKE11, where he works as a multimedia journalist in the sports department. Rob on the other side, joined the medical school of his dad. His great admiration is his wife because of her beliefs, how she lives her life and how she treats people.

Randy Shaver Net Worth

Shaver has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a news anchor.

Randy Shaver Salary

Shaver earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Randy Shaver Cancer

Shaver is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease in June 1998. Since 1995, he helped in raising around $6.5 million for cancer research and patient aid in Minnesota. He hosts The Rush Creek Golf Club Celebrity Golf Classic which is of benefit to his Cancer Research and Community Fund. Shaver’s proudest moment in his life: the day that he was declared to be free from cancer.

Randy Shaver Golf

Randy had cranked the wheels hard to the right while parking, and when they took off the cart drove right down a steep embankment and straight into a pond.

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