Jesse Hawila Biography
Jesse Hawila is an American Anchor/Reporter working for WFAA in Dallas, Texas as a meteorologist. He is a graduate of Ball State University.
Jesse Hawila Age
Hawila was born in Texas, United States. He likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year he was born. However, he might be in his 40s.
Jesse Hawila Height
Hawila stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 8 inches.
Jesse Hawila Family
Hawila was born to his loving parents, Karen Hawila (mother) and Ali Hawila (father). His mother died on June 16, 2020, at the age of 64. She died of a chronic illness that is not known, and she fought the illness for a long time. Hawila has a stepbrother from his mom, called Mike Ray Wolfe.
Jesse Hawila Mother’s Health
On November 8, 2017, Hawila took to his Facebook Page to share an update about his mother’s recent health struggles. He expressed his concern for her as she had been in and out of the hospital for several months, dealing with various complications. Wanting to surprise his parents, Hawila flew to Indianapolis on that day. The surprise was a success, but the reaction was quite unexpected—his mother was so startled that she playfully kicked his dad when she saw him, leading to a lighthearted moment filled with laughter.
Hawila also mentioned that it had been about a year since he last had the opportunity to hug and have a face-to-face conversation with his mother, making the moment even more meaningful. He considered himself blessed to be able to be by her side and expressed gratitude for working at WFAA, where family values are held in high regard. Hawila described the experience of being present with his mother as truly incredible, emphasizing her beauty, strength, and resilience.
Jesse Hawila Wife
Hawila is married to his lovely spouse, Elisabeth Rentschler Hawila. They tied the knot on October 8, 2016, at a private wedding ceremony held in South Beloit, Illinois.
Elizabeth Rentschler
Elizabeth is a real estate agent working with Keller Williams Realty, Inc.’s Meleese Hoss Group in Dallas, TX. She is also a former journalist who has worked for KCTV 5 and WLFI in Kansas City. Hawila is a proud alumnus of the University of Missouri Columbia where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism. She is an active member of the Delta Sorority.
Jesse Hawila Daughter
Hawila and his wife, take great pride in being dad and mom to their one daughter, Sloane Rylee. She is 2 years old as of 2023 having been born on January 22, 2021. Hawila often posts his daughter’s and husband’s photos on his Instagram Page and he likes spending his spare time with them, as well as their 2 boxer/bulldog mix dogs. The family happily lives in Dallas, Texas.
Jesse Hawila Net Worth
Hawila has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor/Reporter.
Jesse Hawila Salary
Hawila earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jesse Hawila Career
Hawila serves at WFAA as a meteorologist. His passion for weather began when he was young, growing up in a region with such impactful weather conditions. Ever since he was five years old, he developed an obsession with understanding how weather influences our daily lives. He is a proud member of the AMS – American Meteorological Society Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM), which is a highly esteemed certification for broadcast meteorologists.
Hawila has had a diverse storm-chasing experience, conducting research on tornadoes and extreme weather throughout the country. He has personally witnessed tornadoes, destructive winds, large hail, and blizzard conditions, driving countless miles across various locations. He has worked at stations in Lafayette, IN, Kansas City, and Fort Wayne, IN, covering severe weather events like ice storms, tornadoes, and snowstorms.
Apart from his weather-related interests, Jesse’s greatest passion lies in music. He enjoys a wide range of genres, including death metal, blues, progressive metal, folk, classic country, and indie rock, as long as the music is genuine and purposeful. Jesse himself is a drummer and actively supports local musicians. Additionally, he finds enjoyment in stand-up comedy, with Bo Burnham being his favorite comedian, and indulges in video games, particularly those from Nintendo.
Jesse expresses an appreciation for complex, fast, and intense metal bands such as Between the Buried and Me, Death, Animals As Leaders, and Protest The Hero. On the opposite end of the rock spectrum, Jesse’s all-time favorite band is Manchester Orchestra. He reiterated his deep affection for music, showcasing his diverse taste and passion for the art form.
When coming to his education, he is a proud alumnus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he obtained a meteorology degree. During his leisure time, she likes to play video games, fish, hike, bike, or drink coffee.
Jesse Hawila WFAA
Hawila is working at WFAA where he works alongside other famous WFAA meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Cleo Greene
- Matt Howerton
- Cynthia Izaguirre
- Jonah Javad
- Steve “Scoop” Jefferson
- William Joy
- Chris Lawrence
- Mike Leslie
Jesse Hawila Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 4.9K followers on Instagram.