Leo Hirsbrunner Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, WDBJ-TV, Net Worth, and Salary

Leo Hirsbrunner Biography

Leo Hirsbrunner is an American Emmy Award-winning Meteorologist working at WDBJ-TV in Roanoke, Virginia as a meteorologist. Before joining the station in August 2000, he worked for WBOY-TV.

Leo Hirsbrunner Age

Hirsbrunner was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States. However, he likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year he was born (he might be in his 40s).

Leo Hirsbrunner Height

Hirsbrunner stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 0 inches.

Leo Hirsbrunner Family

Hirsbrunner was brought up in Attleboro, Massachusetts. However, he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Hirsbrunner has any siblings.

Leo Hirsbrunner Wife | Son

Hirsbrunner is a married man and his spouse is Karen. The couple takes great pride in being dad and mom to their one son, Ayden. The family lives happily in Roanoke County, Virginia. Hirsbrunner likes like spending his spare time with his wife and son, as well as their dogs (breed – mixed terriers) named Peanut and Mocha. His other hobbies include playing Ice Hockey and Ice Hockey games.

Leo Hirsbrunner Net Worth

Hirsbrunner has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist.

Leo Hirsbrunner Salary

Hirsbrunner earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.

Leo Hirsbrunner Career and Education

Hirsbrunner is a proud 1997 alumnus of Northern Vermont University (then Lyndon State College) in Vermont, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Meteorology, and minors in Astronomy and Physics. In regard to his profession, Hirsbrunner serves at WDBJ 7 News as a meteorologist. He began as a weekend meteorologist at the station and he has forecasted the weather on the noon and morning slots.

Hirsbrunner worked for WBOY-TV in Clarksburg, West Virginia as a Chief Meteorologist for 2 years and 7 months (February 1998 – August 2000), before going to WDBJ-TV. Prior to that, he worked for WVNY-TV in Burlington, Vermont as a Fill-in Meteorologist for 10 months (May 1997 – February 1998). That was actually where he started his career in broadcasting and TV. While in college, Hirsbrunner had an internship with WPRI in Providence, Rhode Island. Hirsbrunner has also developed forecasting skills, working from the New England Shore Line to the mountains of West Virginia. He has won an Emmy Award for his outstanding weather reporting.

Hirsbrunner has wanted to be a meteorologist since he was a child. In the year 1978, when he was only 5 years old, he witnessed the “Storm of the Century,” which had very strong winds and heavy snow. This storm sparked his lifelong passion for weather. Today, he shares his enthusiasm for meteorology with children by visiting local schools frequently.

Leo is actively involved in the AMS – American Meteorological Society and has earned their prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation, the highest honor they award. The CBM designation confirms that holders are well-educated and have been rigorously tested in their knowledge and ability to communicate meteorological information effectively.

Leo Hirsbrunner WDBJ-TV

Hirsbrunner is working at WDBJ-TV alongside other famous WDBJ-TV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;

1. Kimberly McBroom
2. Neesey Payne
3. Logan Sherrill
4. Bradford Ambrose
5. Brittany Morgan
6. Anthony Romano
7. Brent Watts
8. Payton Major
9. Sophia Borrelli

Leo Hirsbrunner Cancer | Illness

In October 2009, WDBJ-TV station announced that meteorologist Leo Hirsbrunner was diagnosed with cancer. It was stated that it all started as vertigo. The station also announced that he was undergoing chemotherapy, which would make him be off the air for a while. He did not appear on his newscast for over 2 weeks. However, it was not disclosed which type of cancer he had.

Leo Hirsbrunner 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 5K followers on Instagram, over 48K followers on Facebook, and over 7.5K followers on Twitter.