Pete Petoniak Biography
Pete Petoniak is an American Meteorologist working for WLUK FOX 11, serving as the director of meteorology at FOX 11 and CW 14. He has been working for the station since joining the station on April 10, 1995.
Pete Petoniak Age
Petoniak 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.
Pete Petoniak Height
Petoniak stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Pete Petoniak Family
Petoniak has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Petoniak has any siblings.
Pete Petoniak Wife
Petoniak married Sarah. The couple has two sons, Jacob Steven, and Henry Peter, as well as a daughter, Georgia Anne. He enjoys the Packers, sports, and working out at the Y when he is free.
Pete Petoniak Net Worth
Petoniak has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist.
Pete Petoniak Salary
Petoniak earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Pete Petoniak WLUK FOX 11
Petoniak is working at WLUK FOX 11 alongside other famous WLUK FOX 11 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Michelle Melby
- Mark Leland
- Emily Matesic
- Josh Cavender
- Tony Langfellow
- Ryan Wing
- Ellie French
- Michael Gross
- Patrick Powell
- Phil DeCastro
- Audrey Leigh
- Jyll Everman
- Abby Destree
Pete Petoniak Education
Petoniak attended The Ohio State University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism. He later earned his Broadcast Meteorology certificate from Mississippi State University.
Pete Petoniak Career
Petoniak is working for WLUK FOX 11, serving as the director of meteorology at FOX 11 and CW 14. In this capacity, he leads a four-person team of meteorologists devoted to delivering northeast Wisconsin’s most reliable severe weather broadcast. He has also been the co-host of Good Day Wisconsin since 1995.
The two-time Emmy-nominee created the Weather Whys series, which explains different weather concepts in a simpler manner. That series won a Wisconsin Broadcasters Association award. He has earned the meteorological seal of approval from both the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society.
Petoniak launched his broadcasting career at WHIZ in Zanesville, Ohio. There, he was an operations manager of WHIZ Radio. During this time, he steered the station to clinch the National Association of Broadcasters’ Marconi Award for “Small Market Station of the Year.” He frequently works as an MC and enjoys discussing weather and TV to school groups and other organizations.
Pete Petoniak Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 25K followers on Facebook, over 1.9K on Instagram, and over 4K on X.