Donna Pitman Biography
Donna Pitman is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KMBC 9 News, serving as a weekday morning anchor of First News. She joined the station in 2001 as a reporter and has served the station for over 2 decades.
Donna Pitman Age
Pitman 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.
Donna Pitman Height
Pitman stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Donna Pitman Family
Pitman grew up in Independence, Missouri, but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also unknown if Pitman has any siblings.
Donna Pitman Husband
Pitman is married to Cody. The couple has four children and a dog named Rand. Even so, she manages to keep more information regarding her husband and kids away from the public eye.
Pitman spends her free time with her husband, children, and dog. In quiet moments, she enjoys listening to all angles in the perfect podcast, finding the right angle for the perfect photograph, and getting lost in a good book.
Pitman and Cody started the “Gabriel’s Gale” nonprofit after their son was diagnosed with Pompe Disease in 2016. In 2020, their daughter was diagnosed with the same disease.
Pompe Disease is a rare disorder where a person’s body produces insufficient enzymes that break down glycogen, or sugar, that feeds the muscles. Through the profit, they raise money and awareness of the disease with the hope of finding a cure in their children’s lifetime.
Donna Pitman Net Worth
Pitman has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Donna Pitman Salary
Pitman earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Donna Pitman KMBC 9 News
Pitman is working at KMBC 9 News alongside other famous KMBC 9 News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Len Jennings
- Taylor Kauffman
- Nick Bender
- Bryan Busby
- Brittany Foster
- Pete Grigsby
- Katie Horner
- Neville Miller
Donna Pitman Education
Pitman joined the University of Missouri after completing her high school education. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
Donna Pitman Career
Pitman is working for KMBC 9 News, serving as a weekday morning anchor of First News. Away from the anchor desk, she is in the field covering stories that affect the Kansas City community. She has reported for the station for over 2 decades. Recently, she won three Emmy nominations and two Kansas Association of Broadcasters Awards.
Following the start of the pandemic in 2020, Pitman reported from her home, connecting with others in the community as the world dramatically changed. She shared stories of resilience and hope, including a Kansas woman who used recycled broken plastic pieces to create outside artwork to brighten neighborhoods and a director at a senior living center who stayed with their residents 24/7 for the first months of the pandemic with her staff.
After graduating from college, Pitman worked in TV in Columbia, Missouri. From Missouri, she worked in Peoria, Illinois, returning home to the Kansas City region. She loves her job because of the people she meets. She feels extremely humbled for people to trust her with their stories and regards it as a big responsibility with an equally big reward.
Donna Pitman Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 7.7K followers on Facebook, over 400 on Instagram, and over 6K on X.