Rick Russo Biography
Rick Russo is an American Sports Director working for the WVLT-TV Sports Team in Knoxville, TN. He joined the Sports Team in August 1987.
Rick Russo Education
Russo went to St. Brenda High from the year 1976 to 1980. He later on joined the Miami Dade College to further take his Associates Arts Degree. He, however, joined the University of Florida the following year, and later on graduated in 1984 with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism. Additionally, he participated in writing for the student newspaper, reporting on-campus activities, and doing interviews with students.
Rick Russo Career
Russo works as the Sports Director for WVLT and WBXX in Knoxville Tennessee. He is mainly concerned with local sports and more so those involving high school and college. He joined the Knoxville station in August 1987 when the station call letters were WTVK. Russo stayed with the station until it moved from VHF and became WKXT. The last change was under the ownership of Gray Television when it changed to WVLT.
Russo initially saw his first UT football game, the Kickoff Classic, in the Meadowlands in 1987; and he has been following the Big Orange, including the championship season of 1998. Russo also had the opportunity to cover everything from high school football to NASCAR and even the Super Bowels. Additionally, he makes an effort to integrate with the locals, participate in events, encourage athletes, and create relations.
Rick Russo Age
Russo was born in Miami, Florida. However, he likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year, date, and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his late 50s.
Rick Russo Height
Russo stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Rick Russo Family
Russo has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. However, he has a sister known as Monique.
Rick Russo Wife|Children
Russo has been married for over 3 decades to his wife Pamela, whom he wished a happy birthday on August 10, 2022. Together, they have two lovely daughters. One of the daughters’s name is Ally, who graduated on May 17, 2023, with Masters of Accountancy.
Rick Russo’s Net Worth
Russo has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a Sports Director.
Rick Russo Salary
Russo earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500 while working at WVLT-TV as a Sports Director.
Rick Russo WVLT-TV
Russo works at WVLT-TV where he works alongside other famous WVLT-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Casey Wheeless
- Harry Sullivan
- Evan Lasek
- Lexi Lepof
- Sam Luther
- Whitney Turner
- Jacob Durham