Mike Alger Biography
Mike Alger is an American Meteorologist/Author working for KTVN News Channel 2, where he serves as a chief Meteorologist. He has been working with the station since May 1989.
Mike Alger Age
Alger 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 60s.
Mike Alger Height
Alger stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Mike Alger Family
Alger 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 he has any siblings.
Mike Alger Wife
Alger and his wife whose names are unknown have been married for over 30 years and they are together blessed with two grown children. Whose names are Unavailable at the moment.
Mike Alger’s Net Worth
Alger has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist/Author.
Mike Alger Salary
He earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Mike Alger Education
Alger received his degree in Geology and Chemistry from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington where he was a Rhodes Scholar quarter-finalist. Asides from this, he also received his Certified Broadcast Meteorologist certification from the American Meteorological Society. Asides from this, he has been elected to the AMS Board of Broadcast Meteorology.
Mike Alger Career
Alger serves as a Chief Meteorologist for KTVN-TV. He has covered northern Nevada’s “Weather Coverage You Can Count On” during the 1990 President’s Day Blizzard, and the drought in the mid-1990s. Mike also covered the historic Snowstorms of 2005 and the New Year’s Flood of the year 1997. Additionally, Alger has been recognized in 1995 for outstanding weather coverage with the Associated Press Best Weathercast Award. He also won the Radio and Television Directors Association Best Weathercast Award. In the years 19994, ’95, ’96, ’98, and 2001.
Moreover, Mike also served as the consulting meteorologist to the Nevada Department of Transportation for their road sensor program. He also spent so time serving on the board of directors for the Truckee Meadows Law Enforcement Chaplaincy. Mike also serves on the board of directors for the Animal Ark and the Reno/Sparks Crisis Pregnancy Center. In addition to that, he is the chairman of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Green Ribbon Community Panel and volunteers countless hours. To various events, non-profit organizations, and schools.
Before joining KTVN-TV, Mike worked with KNDU-TV located in Washington. Apart from being a journalist, Mike has written and published one novel and he is working on a second novel. Moreover, he is also the narrator of several audiobooks, and his work can be found on Audible.com.Alger loves scuba diving, writing, music, and Biking in his leisure time.
Mike Alger 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 300 followers on Instagram, over 7k followers on Facebook, and over 200 followers on his Twitter accounts.
Mike Alger KTVN
Alger is working at KTVN where he works alongside other famous KTVN meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Andrew Nepsund
- Bryan Hofmann
- Jeff Martinez
- Landon Miller
- Andi Cassinari
- Angela Schilling
- Garrett Dearborn
- Arianna Bennett
- Ryan Canaday
- Kristen Remington