Charlie Shortino Biography
Charlie Shortino is an American Pilot and Meteorologist working for WMTV 15 NEWS, serving as the chief meteorologist since he was promoted in 2010. He joined the station in 1994 as a morning meteorologist and has served the station for over 3 decades.
Charlie Shortino Age
Shortino likes to keep his personal life private; hence, he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 50s, judging from his appearance.
Charlie Shortino Height
Shortino stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Charlie Shortino Family
Shortino has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Shortino has any siblings.
Charlie Shortino Wife
Shortino married Corie and has four children named Max, Jenna, Kenzie, and Lucas. Lucas was born on May 27, 2014, and is 10 years old as of 2024. On May 27, 2024, he posted him on his Facebook account and wished him a happy 10th birthday.
Corie celebrates her birthday on June 1st, as evidenced by his Facebook post on June 1, 2023, captioned “Happy birthday, honey! Found a great spot to hang out with Corie on her birthday…” He lives with his wife and children in Middleton. He loves to cook, golf, garden, read, and watch sports.
Charlie Shortino Net Worth
Shortino has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as a Pilot and Meteorologist.
Charlie Shortino Salary
Shortino earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Charlie Shortino WMTV 15 NEWS
Shortino is working at WMTV 15 NEWS alongside other famous WMTV 15 NEWS meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Leigh Mills
- Tim Elliott
- Gabriella Rusk
- Phoebe Murray
- Camberyn Kelley
- Mike “Jocko” Jacques
Charlie Shortino Education
Shortino joined the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1994 after completing his high school studies. In 1988, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology.
Charlie Shortino Career
Shortino has been working for WMTV 15 NEWS, serving as the chief meteorologist since 2010. He initially joined the station as a morning meteorologist.
After graduating from college, Shortino joined the Air Force, where he was a pilot before coming back to Madison in 1990. He has worked as a TV weather forecaster since 1990, spanning over 2 decades in the industry.
Besides his weather duties at WMTV, he owns and manages WeatherNet, Inc., a weather consulting business. The company serves many clients, including Alliant Energy, the City of Madison, Madison Gas and Electric, school districts, several construction companies, and municipalities. Moreover, he worked as an expert witness in weather-related civil and criminal cases.
Charlie Shortino Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 12K followers on Facebook, over 400 on Instagram, and over 300 on X.