Tessa Mentus Biography
Tessa Mentus is an American journalist working for KOB 4 News as an evening anchor and reporter since joining the station in 2014. Previously, she worked for WTVY News 4 in Dothan, Alabama as an evening anchor for nearly 3 years
Tessa Mentus Education
Mentus joined the prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in 2004. In 2008, she graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. She was chosen as a Newhouse Scholar. She also worked as an intern at WDTV 5 News and WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh.
Tessa Mentus Career
Mentus works for KOB 4 News as an evening anchor and reporter. Daily, she leads the news team as New Mexico tackles both good and bad times. She helped front KOB 4’s series that provides solutions to Albuquerque’s developing crime epidemic, ABQ4ward. In this role, she went to New Orleans to perceive how the city improved its police unit after a Department of Justice intervention.
Mentus has gained recognition in Santa Fe during legislative sessions. Also, she has questioned the governor and lawmakers about their plans to reform the state. She won a regional Emmy Award nomination for her role in KOB 4’s “4 Our Kids” series.
Before working in New Mexico, she worked in Dothan, Alabam at WTVY, and Altoona, Pennsylvania at WTAJ. During this time, she won many awards for breaking news broadcasts including a week-long assignment during a hostage case involving a special needs child.
Tessa Mentus Age
Mentus likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 40s.
Tessa Mentus Height
Mentus stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Tessa Mentus Family
Mentus has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not if Mentus has any siblings.
Tessa Mentus Husband
Mentus is married to Brandon. The couple has a son named Rhett, a daughter named Annie Grace, and two rescue dogs. They met at Syracuse University. Annie was born on March 18, 2016, and is 8 years old as of 2024. On March 18, 2021, she posted Annie on her Instagram account and wished her a happy 5th birthday.
Rhett was born on May 4, 2018, and is 6 years old as of 2024. On May 4, 2021, she wished Rhett a happy 3rd birthday. During her free time, she enjoys a good cup of local coffee and takes in the local parks with her husband, children, and dogs. Also, she roots for young athletes and explores the beautiful state.
Tessa Mentus Net Worth
Mentus has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Tessa Mentus Salary
Mentus earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
KOB 4 News
Mentus is working at KOB 4 News where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Trevor Thompson
- Danielle Todesco
- Gabe Salazar
- Kassi Foote
- Tamara Lopez
- Eddie Garcia
- Kira Miner
- Lee Faria