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Meteorology, Weather, Broadcast Television

ID: 739526 Minnesota, USA

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Broadcast Meteorologist with 30 years of experience in TV and radio across the Midwest and Southeast. Graduate of the University of North Dakota with a Bachelors Degree in Atmospheric Sciences. On-site game day Meteorologist with an extremely prestigious major league baseball team. Extensive background in radio broadcasting, including on-air, programming, and ownership. Additional weather experience in forensic meteorology for legal cases.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1993 Degree: Bachelor of Science Subject: Atmospheric Studies Institution: University of North Dakota

Work History

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Years: 2023 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2023 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Radio Operations Department:
Responsibilities:
Assist with radio programming
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Years: 2022 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2022 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2021 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2021 to 2021 Employer: WDIO-TV, Duluth, MN Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2021 to 2021 Employer: KCPQ-TV, Seattle Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2020 to 2020 Employer: KIMT-TV, Rochester, MN Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2017 to 2023 Employer: WRPQ Radio Title: Vice President Department:
Responsibilities:
Co-owner of stations. Assist with all programming and operations for Baraboo Broadcasting Corporation - WRPQ & TV 43.
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Years: 2017 to 2017 Employer: KSFY-TV, Sioux Falls, SD Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2016 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-site game day Meteorologist
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Years: 2016 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Meteorologist and Manager for network of radio stations across the Midwest with on-air forecast updates and severe weather coverage.
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Years: 2016 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2016 to 2022 Employer: WeatherNation, National TV Title: Digital Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Write and edit daily weather related articles for website and social media
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Years: 2015 to 2021 Employer: KAAL-TV Rochester, MN Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2011 to 2014 Employer: WeatherNation, National TV Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Meteorologist on-air for national broadcasts and severe weather.
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Years: 2011 to 2019 Employer: KCAU-TV, Sioux City, IA Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2011 to 2016 Employer: Media Logic Group Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Broadcast Meteorologist/Forecaster for several broadcast clients - CN2, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, St. Cloud Times, Weatherbug, Pioneer Public TV, Smokey Hills Public TV, Meijer, Screenfeed, HBC 25, Lee Enterprises, WRWR. Forensic Meteorologist for legal cases
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Years: 2011 to 2016 Employer: KCJJ-AM, Iowa City, IA Title: Radio Meteorologist / On-Air Personality Department:
Responsibilities:
Issue forecasts, present weather reports, anchor severe weather coverage. Fill in on-air (DJ) as needed.
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Years: 2008 to 2011 Employer: KGAN-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA Title: Chief Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Chief Meteorologist for Monday - Friday evening newscasts, supervise weather staff.
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Years: 2011 to 2011 Employer: WKOW-TV, Madison, WI Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2008 to 2008 Employer: WTSP-TV, Tampa Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
On-Air Fill-in / Freelance Meteorologist
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Years: 2000 to 2008 Employer: WFLA-TV, Tampa Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Meteorologist on weekend newscasts
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Years: 1998 to 2000 Employer: WINK-TV, Fort Myers, FL Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Meteorologist on weekend newscasts
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Years: 1997 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Issue forecasts & send recorded weather broadcasts
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Years: 1997 to 2010 Employer: KTIG-FM / KCFB-FM, St. Cloud, MN Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Issued forecasts, presented live broadcasts and extended severe weather coverage.
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Years: 1996 to 1998 Employer: WOOD-TV, Grand Rapids, MI Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Meteorologist on weekend newscasts
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Years: 1996 to 1997 Employer: WSPT-FM, Stevens Point, WI Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Issue forecasts, call-in live broadcasts and anchor extended severe weather coverage
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Years: 1994 to 1996 Employer: WSAW-TV, Wausau, WI Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Meteorologist on morning newscasts
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Years: 1994 to 1996 Employer: Great Lakes Weather Service Title: Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Issue custom tailored forecasts for radio stations, utility companies, road construction, marine/boating, snow removal and private sector businesses
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Years: 1993 to 1995 Employer: Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Title: Agricultural Meteorologist Department:
Responsibilities:
Issued daily ag forecasts & uploaded weather discussions to DTN. Spoke at yearly MAWG conference.
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Years: 1993 to 1994 Employer: KKIN-AM / KEZZ-FM, Aitkin, MN Title: Operations Manager Department:
Responsibilities:
In change of all operations and programming for both stations. Morning DJ.
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Years: 1990 to 1991 Employer: KTCF-FM, Crosby, MN Title: On Air Personality Department:
Responsibilities:
Morning and weekend DJ
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Years: 1989 to 1993 Employer: KKXL - AM/FM, Grand Forks, ND Title: Operations Manager Department:
Responsibilities:
In charge of all operations of AM station, staff Meteorologist, FM DJ
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Years: 1988 to 1990 Employer: KLIZ-AM/FM, Brainerd, MN Title: On Air Personality Department:
Responsibilities:
Overnight and weekend DJ
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Years: 1987 to 1988 Employer: KKIN-AM / KEZZ-FM, Aitkin, MN Title: On Air Personality Department:
Responsibilities:
Weekend DJ

Career Accomplishments

Licenses / Certifications
AMS Seal of Approval 1997
AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist 2010

Additional Experience

Expert Witness Experience
2004 Tampa, FL
2006, Tampa FL
2014-2015, assist with research for cases

Fields of Expertise

broadcast meteorology, forensic meteorology, meteorological data, meteorological instrumentation, meteorology, Doppler weather radar, severe weather, weather, weather radar, weather forecasting

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