Destry Jetton Biography
Destry Jetton is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Host working for KPNX 12News, serving as a contributor for Arizona Midday. Before returning to Phoenix, Jetton worked as the morning show anchor in Tucson.
Destry Jetton Age
Jetton 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 40s, judging from her appearance.
Destry Jetton Height
Jetton stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Destry Jetton Family
Jetton is a native of Arizona, where she grew up with her twin sister, a younger sister, and 3 brothers. Even so, she has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any details about her parents.
Destry Jetton Husband
Jetton has been married to Terry, her high school sweetheart, for more than 2 decades. She has two children, Hayden and Blythe. She enjoys hiking g in the Valley’s beautiful mountains, reading, hot yoga, as well as attending Arizona Cardinals and ASU football games.
Destry Jetton Net Worth
Jetton has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Host.
Destry Jetton Salary
Jetton earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Destry Jetton KPNX 12News
Jetton is working at KPNX 12News alongside other famous KPNX 12News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Mark Curtis
- Caribe Devine
- Rachel Cole
- Chris Dunn
- Trisha Hendricks
- Jade Cunningham
- Chase Golightly
- Krystle Long
- Troy Lynch
Destry Jetton Education
Jetton joined the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University after completing her studies at Tempe High School. She later graduated with two degrees in Broadcast Journalism and the other Elementary Education.
Destry Jetton Career
Jetton is working for KPNX 12News, serving as a contributor and fill-in host for Arizona Midday. She hosted that show for over 15 years before venturing into other passions.
During her time on Arizona Midday, Jetton has cooked alongside some of the Valley’s top chefs, shared cool crafts, and brought viewers at home advice from the community, including home décor and business. Also, she has interviewed celebrities like Jessica Lange and Mark Wahlberg. In 2015, she and the Midday team went to Super Bowl Central in Downtown Phoenix for Super Bowl XLIX.
Jetton began her broadcasting career as an intern in the 12News newsroom. Jetton secured her first job in St. Joseph, Missouri, where she worked as the 10 p.m. anchor. There, she broadcast everything, including education stories, record-breaking snowstorms, and chased an ostrich on the loose!
After working in Missouri, Jetton moved to Waco, Texas. There, she broadcast the Branch Davidian Compound crisis, the Presidential Race, tornadoes, and other huge stories in the region.
Before returning to Phoenix, Jetton worked as the morning show anchor in Tucson. While in Tucson, she covered the University of Arizona shooting, the September 11th terrorist assaults, and numerous wildfires.