Wesley Ruff Biography
Wesley Ruff is an American journalist working for KTVX as the sports director and weekday sports anchor. He joined the station in October 1985 and has served the station for over 3 decades.
Wesley Ruff Education
Ruff has won scholarships from the Utah Golf Association and Southern Utah State College in Cedar City (now Southern Utah University). In 1982, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Brigham Young University. He played basketball, golf, and ran track for the Red Devils while studying at Springville High School. Moreover, he was captain on the basketball and track teams.
Wesley Ruff Career
Ruff has worked for KTVX as the sports director and weekday sports anchor since he was promoted in 2002. Upon joining the station, he initially worked as the weekend sports reporter and weekday sports anchor. After graduating from college, he kickstarted his career at KFYR in Bismarck, North Dakota. He worked there from 1982 to 1985 as the weekend sports anchor, weekday sports reporter, and sports photographer.
During his career, Ruff has won many awards for his anchoring and reporting. 5 times, he has won the Utah Sportscaster of the Year Award(1998, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008). The Utah Section PGA granted him three Bill Howard Golf Citizen of the Year Awards (2000, 2006, 2017). Following his third win, the organization renamed the award as the Wesley Ruff Golf Citizen of the Year.
Ruff has won multiple awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. He served as an inductee of the Nebo School District Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. He frequently speaks and is the MC of multiple charities and golf events.
Wesley Ruff Age
Ruff 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 70s.
Wesley Ruff Height
Ruff stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Wesley Ruff Family
Ruff grew up in Springville, Utah, but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Ruff has any siblings.
Wesley Ruff Wife
Ruff married Sue and has children, but has managed to keep information regarding his wife and kids away from the public. He loves crossword puzzles, golf, biking, and water skiing. Additionally, he loves to spend time with his family, including traveling to see new places with his wife, Sue, and being a grandpa.
Wesley Ruff Net Worth
Ruff has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Wesley Ruff Salary
Ruff earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Wesley Ruff KTVX
Ruff is working at KTVX where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Sarah Murphy
- Lindsay Aerts
- Jordan Tracy
- Alyssa Royster
- Cedric Haynes
- Nate Larsen
- Craig Wirth
- Deena Manzanares
- Seth Sanders
- Cannon Secrist