Jon Vanderford Biography
Jon Vanderford is an American Anchor, Executive Producer, Writer, Photographer, and Editor working for KOLN serving as co-anchor of 10/11’s Pure Nebraska airing on weekdays at 9 a.m. and on Sundays at 7:30 a.m. He has been working for the station since 2003 after working for WATE in Knoxville, Tennessee for 7 years.
Jon Vanderford Age
Vanderford 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 50s judging from his appearance.
Jon Vanderford Height
Vanderford stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Jon Vanderford Family
Vanderford grew up in Murdock 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 not known if Vanderford has any siblings.
Jon Vanderford Wife
Vanderford married Taryn. The couple met in college while they were playing the saxophone in the Cornhusker Marching Band. They have two kids, Jacob and Olivia. Taryn is also a journalist who coanchors Pure Nebraska at 9 a.m. with him
Jon Vanderford Net Worth
Vanderford has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an anchor, executive producer, writer, photographer, and editor.
Jon Vanderford Salary
Vanderford earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jon Vanderford KOLN
Vanderford is working at KOLN alongside other famous KOLN meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Craig Allison
- Megan Conway
- Madison Pitsch
- Cole Miller
- Danielle Shenk
- Taryn Vanderford
- Ken Siemek
- Brandon Rector
- Carmelo Lattuca
- Kevin Sjuts
Jon Vanderford Education
Vanderford joined the University of Nebraska in August 1998 when he finished his studies at Elmwood JR/Sr High School. In May 1993, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and English as well as minors in Theater, History, and Sociology. In college, he played saxophone in the Cornhusker Marching Band
Jon Vanderford Career
Vanderford is working for KOLN as co-anchor of 10/11’s Pure Nebraska airing on weekdays at 9 a.m. and on Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Aside from his anchoring role, he is also the show’s executive producer, writer, photographer, and editor.
Vanderford believes a broadcasting career is interesting as one experiences unanticipated and wonderful adventures. His career started when he was in college working for 10/11. Following his time there, he became a producer, anchor, reporter, and weather forecaster in St. Joseph.
Vanderford moved to Knoxville, Tennessee where he served WATE for seven years. There, he anchored and reported for multiple newscasts. In 2003, he rejoined 10/11 as an evening anchor, a position he held until 2010 when he became co-anchor with his wife. He is grateful for all the honors and awards he has won during his career. However, he places more value on the relationships he has made along the way.
Jon Vanderford Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media account and often posts on his Twitter. He has over 400 followers on Twitter.