Dan Bickford Biography
Dan Bickford is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for WSPA-TV serving as a weekend meteorologist. He has been working for the station since April 2010.
Dan Bickford Age
Bickford 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 40s judging from his appearance.
Dan Bickford Height
Bickford stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Dan Bickford Family
Bickford has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also not known if Bickford has any siblings.
Dan Bickford Wife
Bickford is happily married to his lovely wife whose name he has kept in private. He cherishes spending time with his wife during his free time. Additional information regarding his family will be updated once available.
Dan Bickford’s Net Worth
Bickford has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Reporter.
Dan Bickford Salary
Bickford earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Dan Bickford Career
Bickford serves as a weekend meteorologist at 7NEWS and also hosts the segment “Carolina Blends and Brews,” airing on 7NEWS at 11 p.m. He is a distinguished member of the American Meteorological Society and holds their esteemed “Certificate of Broadcast Meteorologist” designation. Dan has contributed significantly to the field, having served on the Society’s Board of Broadcast Meteorology and their Committee on the Station Scientist.
Bickford has also held the position of president three times for the Society’s Upstate Chapter. Dan’s fascination with weather dates back to his childhood, sparked by the sound of tornado sirens. This curiosity led him to pursue studies at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in meteorology. During his time at university, Dan further indulged his interest in severe storms by conducting research at the National Severe Storms Laboratory and spending two spring seasons as a storm chaser for KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City.
Additionally, he served as the weekend meteorologist for KSWO-TV in Lawton, OK/Wichita Falls, TX, during his college years. Dan was also the captain of the University of Oklahoma water polo team for two years. Following his graduation in December of 1993, Dan assumed the role of chief meteorologist at KOAM-TV in Joplin, MO/Pittsburg, KS, where he served for seven years.
During his tenure, he actively engaged in severe weather education, participated in a local emergency management group, and contributed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Project Impact campaign to mitigate severe weather losses. In addition to his meteorological pursuits, Dan indulged in a hobby as a radio personality for KXDG-FM in Joplin for four years. In his leisure time, Dan enjoys classic cars, swimming, hiking, and following Chicago sports teams (as well as those from Oklahoma).
Dan Bickford WSPA-TV
Bickford is working at WSPA-TV alongside other famous WSPA-TV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Fred Cunningham
- Diane Lee
- Kelci O’Donnell
- Taylor Farmer
- Elise Devlin
- Collin Riviello
- Christine Scarpelli
- Pete Yanity
- Todd Summers
- Grant Roberts
Dan Bickford Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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