Judi Gatson Biography
Judi Gatson is an American journalist who serves WIS as an anchor of WIS News Live at 5 and WIS News at 6. She joined the station in November 1995 and has served the station for more than 2 and a half decades. Further, she has covered and hosted some of the most important topics in the state since joining WIS News. Additionally, she serves as a host of “NTouch” on KISS 103.1FM every Sunday night at 6 p.m
Judi Gatson Age
Gatson was born on 21 March 1966. She is 55 years old as of 2021. She celebrates her birthday on 21 March every year.
Judi Gatson Height
Gatson stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches tall.
Judi Gatson Family
Gatson has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Sam has any siblings.
Judi Gatson Husband
Judi is happily married to Dwayne Gatson, who served in the military for 22 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army. Aidan Kash and Nicholas Jax are Judi and Dwayne’s two sons. They live in Columbia with their two labs, Shadow and Spirit, and are active members of Brookland Baptist Church.
Judi Gatson Net Worth
Gatson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her career as a journalist.
Judi Gatson Salary
Gatson earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Judi Gatson Education
Gatson attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and majored in Business Management. She went to Indianapolis, with her husband and switched to Indiana University – Purdue University after being married in her senior year and becoming a military spouse.
Judi Gatson Career
Gatson serves WIS as an anchor of WIS News Live at 5 and WIS News at 6. She joined the station in November 1995 and has served the station for more than 2 and a half decades. Further, she has covered and hosted some of the most important topics in the state since joining WIS News. Additionally, she serves as a host of “NTouch” on KISS 103.1FM every Sunday night at 6 p.m.
On the show, she discusses trending topics and significant issues in the community. Judi anchoring WIS News primetime coverage In the historic presidential election race of 2008, she covered the Democratic primaries and conducted a series of in-depth interviews with the contenders. Moreover, she covered the Presidential Inauguration for Raycom Media live from the nation’s capital.
Further, she is a nationally recognized journalist who has written on everything from education to consumer issues. She has moderated statewide gubernatorial debates and conducted interviews with powerful politicians and newsmakers. Also, she hosted and produced a documentary about the Confederate Flag.
The documentary looked into the controversy surrounding the flag’s removal from the Statehouse dome and the eventual settlement struck. Her thorough breaking news coverage includes live reporting from McClellanville as Hurricane Charley approached. Further, she provided viewers with a fascinating report on the technologies used to rescue people faster in her special report, “Into the Fire,” when she finished firefighter training and stepped inside a burning building live to mimic a rescue.
Her consumer reports include her popular “Buy It & Try It” series which tests “As Seen on TV” products to see if they really work as advertised. Additionally, she has received three Emmy awards for best newscast as co-anchor of WIS News at 6. The National Alliance on Mental Health(NAMI) in South Carolina in 2012 voted her Reporter of the Year.
Also, she earned Associated Press awards for Business/Consumer and Education reporting. Judi has served on the boards of Healthy Learners, the Palmetto Health South Carolina Cancer Center, the Palmetto Center for Women, and United Way’s Palmetto Society. Further, she speaks at numerous schools and community events
Furthermore, she enjoys visiting the Department of Juvenile Justice’s transition program to mentor teenage girls. On a side note, she opted to pursue a career in broadcasting after completing her college internship at WTHR Channel 13 in Indianapolis. Moreover, she earned her first position as a reporter for WIS News Radio 1320am. During her time at WIS, she has worked as a general assignment reporter, weekend anchor, and anchor of WIS Sunrise.
Judi Gatson WIS-TV
Gatson is working at WIS-TV where she works alongside other famous WIS-TV anchors and reporters including;
- Adam Clark
- Von Gaskin
- Kevin Armone
- Dominic Brown
- Joe Gorchow
- Rick Henry
- Chris Joseph
- Adam Mintzer
- Drew Aunkst
- Madeline Cuddihy
- Hannah Cumler
- Alicia Barnes
- Leland Pinder
- Dawndy Mercer Plank
- Sam Bleiweis
- Greg Adeline
Judi Gatson Social Media Platforms
Gatson is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. She has over 29k followers on Twitter, over 400 followers on Instagram, and over 49k followers on Facebook.
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