Rob McCartney Biography
Rob McCartney is an American anchor and reporter working for KETV serving as a reporter and anchor. He joined the station in March 1992, after working as a reporter and anchor at KOLN-KGIN TV in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Rob McCartney Education
Upon completing high school, Rob went on to join the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1980 where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in 1984.
Rob McCartney Career
McCartney serves as an anchor and reporter at KETV in Omaha, Nebraska. During his career at KETV, Rob has covered numerous news mainly focusing on government affairs, criminal cases, and military issues. For his coverage, he has been honored with multiple awards and has been recognized by various organizations including the Omaha Press Club Hall of Fame. Rob was also nominated by his alma mater the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for his best work.
In addition to this, McCartney has also sat down with presidents and addressed issues affecting Heartland residents where the audience was able to viewers the White House inside. Before joining KETV in March 1992, he worked at KOLN-KGIN TV in Lincoln, Nebraska where he served as a reporter and anchor. Rob served the station for six years and eleven months from May 1985 to March 1992. Earlier, he served as a sports director at NTV in Kearney, Nebraska from May 1984 to May 1985.
He started his career as a radio disc jockey at KXSS-FM from August 1982 to May 1984. Aside from working as a journalist, Rob served as a driver at Pauley Lumber from August 1982 to May 1983. Prior to working as a driver, he worked at Boy Scouts of America in Camp Cedars where he served as an Athletics Merit Badge Counselor. He worked there for four months from May 1981 to August 1981.
McCartney previously spent more than four years working as a general construction at Self from May 1976 to May 1980. Besides this, he also served as a cleanup at Dairy Queen from September 1976 to May 1977. Rob is also involved in community work where he serves as an MC and speaker. For his outstanding work, he has been honored by several organizations.
Rob McCartney Age
McCartney 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 50s.
Rob McCartney Height
McCartney stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Rob McCartney Family
McCartney is the son of the late Vietnam soldier Robery Russell McCartney who worked in the US Air Forces. He lost his father on February 14, 2018, at the age of 86 years old. Growing up, Rob was raised alongside his two sisters Heidi McCartney and Heather Kelsey.
Rob McCartney Wife
McCartney is happily married to Sherry McCartney. The pair are blessed with three adult children namely Hope McCartney and Grayson McCartney. He is also a grandfather to his grandchild Taylor Depue. During his career period, Rob was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer which led him to be hospitalized and undergo surgery. At the moment, he is fine and has been covered by the diseases.
Rob McCartney Net Worth
McCartney has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a reporter and anchor.
Rob McCartney Salary
McCartney earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Rob McCartney KETV
McCartney works at KETV where he works alongside other famous KETV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Jack Keenan
- Sarah Fili
- Davon Taylor
- Quanecia Fraser
- Andy Kendeigh
- Bill Randby
- Alex McLoon
- Melissa Fry
- Julie Cornell