Jason Myers Biography
Jason Myers was an American meteorologist known for having worked at WBTV in Charlotte, North Carolina. He served as the Chief Meteorologist from 2019 till the time of his death on November 222, 2022.
Jason Myers Age
Myers was born in Salisbury. He liked to keep his personal life private and had not disclosed the year and month he was born. However, he might have been in his 40’s.
Jason Myers Height
Myers stood at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Jason Myers Family
Myers had managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight and hence had not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Myers had any siblings.
Jason Myers Wife
He was married to Jillian Myers. The couple had four children; Andrew Myers, Lilly Myers, Luke Myers, and Lydia Myers. His family loves getting outside and enjoying the beauty of Central Kentucky, from biking along the Legacy Trail to hiking in the Red River Gorge, camping at one of the Kentucky State Parks, to fishing and kayaking along with one of the local rivers or lakes.
Jason Myers Net Worth
Myers had an estimated net worth of between $1 Million -$5 Million which he had earned through his career as a meteorologist.
Jason Myers Salary
Myers earned an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jason Myers Education
Myers graduated from high school in Davidson County. He then attended North Carolina State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology with a Communication Concentration. Upon graduating, he worked at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport as a weather observer where he gave weather updates to the control tower.
Jason Myers Career
Myers was the Chief meteorologist at WBTV from 2019 till the time of his death on November 222, 2022. He previously worked at ABC 36 in Lexington, Kentucky where he served as the Chief Meteorologist. Myers started his career working at KRBC-TV in Abilene, Texas where he served as a meteorologist. He then went to WRIC-TV in Richmond, Virginia.
Jason Myers Death
Myers died on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in a helicopter crash in North Carolina alongside pilot Chip Tayag in a helicopter crash Tuesday while reporting. The crash occurred around noon Tuesday off Interstate 77, and the two died on the scene.
His death was announced by WBTV who said in a statement, “The WBTV family is grieving a terrible loss. Our news helicopter Sky3 crashed mid-day Tuesday with two of our colleagues on board. We are working to comfort their families in this difficult time. We appreciate the outpouring of support for our staff and your continued prayers for their families.”
Jason Mayers WBTV
Mayers worked at WBTV where he worked alongside other famous WBTV anchors and reporters including;
- Mary King
- Al Conklin
- Abby Theodros
- John Carter
- Nate Wimberly
- Chandler Morgan
- Dee Dee Gatton
- Leigh Brock
- Eric Thomas
- Molly Grantham
- Alex Giles
- Maureen O’Boyle
- Jamie Boll
- Jonathan Stacey