Mike Leslie Biography
Mike Leslie is an American Anchor/Reporter working for WFAA in Dallas, Texas as a sports anchor/reporter. He has been working for the station since April 2015 after working for ESPN.
Mike Leslie Age
Leslie was born on September 2, 1987, in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. He is therefore 35 years old as of 2022. He celebrates his birthday on the 2nd of September every year.
Mike Leslie Height
Leslie stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 9 inches.
Mike Leslie Family
Leslie was born to his loving parents, Kristen Leslie (mother) and Wayne Chapple (father). He was raised alongside his 3 siblings; 2 sisters: Grace and Emily, and one brother, Evans. Leslie is the firstborn among his siblings.
Mike Leslie Wife / Daughter
Leslie is married to his lovely spouse, Erin Moran, a meteorologist working for KTVT-TV in Fort Worth, Texas. They tied the knot on 18 June 2018, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. They first met in South Carolina. The couple takes great pride in being dad and mom to their one daughter, Elena Susan, who is 1 year old as of 2022 having been born on August 6, 2021.
Mike Leslie Net Worth
Leslie has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor/Reporter.
Mike Leslie Salary
Leslie earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Mike Leslie Education
Leslie is a proud alumnus of Hofstra University, where she studied for 4 years (2006 – 2010). He graduated from the university with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Broadcast Journalism. During his stint there, he served at Hofstra TV and WRHU Radio as a sports director.
Mike Leslie Career
Leslie serves at WFAA as a Sports Anchor/Reporter. In addition to his role at WFAA, Mark has been freelancing as a Play-by-Play commentator for ESPN, Bally Sports, TAPPS, and other platforms since December 2019.
Before joining WFAA, Mark held various positions in different locations. He worked as a Radio Talk Show Host, Play-by-Play Broadcaster, and Sales Associate at ESPN 730 in Charlotte, North Carolina, from January 2015 to March 2015. Prior to that, he served as a Sports Anchor/Reporter at Fox46 Carolinas in Charlotte from October 2013 to December 2014.
Mark’s experience also includes working as a Freelance Sports Anchor/Reporter at WHDH-TV in the Greater Boston Area from June 2013 to September 2013. He served as a Sports Director at WGGB-TV in the Springfield, Massachusetts Area from June 2010 to June 2013. During this time, he was also a WEEI Sports Flash Update Anchor and KOMO Sports Update Anchor at Total Traffic Network in Boston from July 2012 to March 2013.
Mark has also worked as a Play-by-Play Broadcaster for MSG Varsity at The Madison Square Garden Company from April 2012 to July 2012. He gained experience as a Sports Director at 88.7FM WRHU from September 2006 to May 2010. His career began as a Production Assistant at WXXA Fox 23, where he worked from June 2006 to August 2007.
Over the years of his career, he has covered many stories like college and high school football teams like Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Mavericks. He has also covered many girls and boys’ lacrosse, softball games, and baseball games. He has interviewed public figures like QB Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), Phil Mickelson (golfer), Boomer Esiason (former NFL QB), Jay Wright (basketball coach), Bob McKillop (basketball coach), and Kent Desormeaux (jockey), just to name a few.
While at WRHU Radio, he served as the head of a 34-member sports department for a duration of two years. Under his guidance, the department achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first collegiate sports department to receive the prestigious flagship status from a professional sports franchise, namely the New York Islanders, a distinction they have held since 2010. Mike’s adept management and administrative abilities played a crucial role in the department’s success and its ongoing partnership with the professional sports organization.
Mike Leslie WFAA
Leslie is working at WFAA where he works alongside other famous WFAA meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Cleo Greene
- Jesse Hawila
- Matt Howerton
- Cynthia Izaguirre
- Jonah Javad
- Steve “Scoop” Jefferson
- William Joy
- Chris Lawrence
Mike Leslie 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 4.3K followers on Instagram.