Chelsea Brentzel Biography
Chelsea Brentzel is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KRDO serving as the assistant news director since April 2022. She joined the station in March 2020 as chief investigative reporter. Before joining the station in 2022, she worked as an anchor and investigative reporter at WHNT News 19 in Huntsville, Alabama for nearly 4 years.
Chelsea Brentzel Age
Brentzel likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 30s judging from her appearance.
Chelsea Brentzel Height
Brentzel stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Chelsea Brentzel Family
Brentzel has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also not known if Brentzel has any siblings.
Chelsea Brentzel Husband
Brentzel got married to David Kumbroch in August 2021. On August 13, 2024, she posted a wedding picture of them on her Instagram account and wished him a happy 3rd anniversary. Brentzel is expecting a baby due December 2024 as evidenced by her Instagram post on July 29, 2024, captioned “We’re halfway to meeting our baby boy 🩵.” During her free time, she loves spending time with her husband and two rescue dogs. She also enjoys exploring new local restaurants, hiking in the Colorado Mountains, and gardening.
Chelsea Brentzel Net Worth
Brentzel has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Chelsea Brentzel Salary
Brentzel earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Chelsea Brentzel KRDO
Brentzel is working at KRDO alongside other famous KRDO meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Heather Skold
- Brynn Carman
- Josh Helmuth
- Effrage Davis
- Rob Namnoum
Chelsea Brentzel Education
Brentzel joined the University of Alabama in 2010 when she finished her high school education. In 2014, she graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Communication and Information Sciences, Telecommunication and Film, and Electronic News.
During college, she was involved with the Phi Sigma Theta Honors Society, the Delta Gamma Fraternity, the Beta Psi Chapter, the Society of Satellite Professionals, and the Society of Professional Journalists. She was on the dean’s list for 3 years.
Chelsea Brentzel Career
Brentzel has been working for KRDO as the assistant news director since she was promoted in April 2022. Before this role, she created KRDO’s awarded investigative team, 13 Investigates. She specialized in in-depth investigative reporting, especially local, state, and federal government corruption. Upon joining the station, she first worked as a chief investigative reporter.
Brentzel’s reports at KRDO have prompted notable revamps in state and local laws, improved mental health crisis training for law enforcement, reforms aimed at protecting foster children in Southern Colorado, and investigations into state and federal corruption.
Before joining KRDO, she worked as an anchor and investigative reporter at WHNT News 19 in Huntsville, Alabama for nearly 4 years and at KIFI in Idaho Falls for 2 years. In 2020, Alabama recognized her as the best broadcast reporter.
Due to her investigative reports, an expose on the illicit dumping of toxic ‘forever’ chemicals by corporate giant 3M into the Tennessee River was published. In this way, she spotlighted the company’s actions and the negligence of state environmental regulators. As a result, she was recognized by The New York Times, and 3M was held responsible for the expensive clean-up of toxic chemicals.
Chelsea Brentzel Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 7.8K followers on Facebook, over 1.1K followers on Instagram, and over 1.7K on Twitter.