Darren Maier Biography
Darren Maier is an American Meteorologist working for WEAU, serving as the chief meteorologist. He has been working for the station since March 2011 after working as the chief meteorologist at the NBC affiliate in Lima, Ohio.
Darren Maier Age
Maier 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.
Darren Maier Height
Maier stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Darren Maier Family
Maier grew up in New Britain, Connecticut, but 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 Maier has any siblings.
Darren Maier Wife
Maier is very private about his personal life, therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. He has two children who grew up in the Eau Claire school system and is a fur-dad to a trio of very cute Shiba-Inus.
Darren Maier Net Worth
Maier has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist.
Darren Maier Salary
Maier earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Darren Maier WEAU
Maier is working at WEAU alongside other famous WEAU meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Judy Clark
- Bob Gallaher
- Alex Loroff
- Justus Cleveland
- Kim Leadholm
Darren Maier Education
Maier joined Central Connecticut State University in 1987 after completing his high school education. In 2005, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. Further, he obtained American Meteorological Society. During college, he served as a member of the American Meteorological Society.
Darren Maier Career
Maier is working for WEAU, serving as the chief meteorologist. Before that, he worked as the chief meteorologist at the NBC affiliate in Lima, Ohio. He has worked in the broadcasting industry for over 2 decades and has been a professional meteorologist for over 25 years.
Maier moved west after he changed career into broadcast meteorology. He developed his passion for the weather when he was young with some of the severe weather events New England can bring including hurricanes and nor’easters, prompting him towards a meteorology career.
In 2009, Maier received the prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal from the American Meteorological Society. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association granted him awards for best weathercast in small market television in 2018 and 2019.
During his time in Wisconsin, Maier broadcasted the region’s longest track EF-3 tornado on record when it tore through Barron County in May 2017 and the EF-3 Wheaton tornado in September 2019. He also covered the record breaking winter of 2018-2019 which brought the all-time snowiest month (February) and season on record
Darren Maier 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 7K followers on Facebook, over 100 on Instagram, and over 1K on X.