Russ Riesinger Biography
Russ Riesinger is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KTVQ serving as an evening news anchor and reporter. He has been working for the station since 2018 after working for WSAV, WCNC, WCHS, WTVD, and WRCB.
Russ Riesinger Age
Riesinger 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.
Russ Riesinger Height
Riesinger stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Russ Riesinger Family
Riesinger has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also not known if Riesinger has any siblings.
Russ Riesinger Wife
Riesinger married Amy and has 4 children. He is crazy about dogs and loves playing the piano and golf.
Russ Riesinger Net Worth
Riesinger has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an anchor and reporter.
Russ Riesinger Salary
Riesinger earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Russ Riesinger KTVQ
Riesinger is working at KTVQ alongside other famous KTVQ meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Andrea Lutz
- Augusta McDonnell
- Dianne Parker
- Ed McIntosh
- Miller Robson
- Scott Breen
Russ Riesinger Education
Riesinger joined the University of Tennessee Chattanooga in 1987 when he finished his studies at Billings Senior High School. In 1991, he attained his Bachelor Of Science degree in Psychology and Communications. In 2008, he joined Gonzaga University where he furthered his studies, receiving his Master’s degree in Communications and Leadership Studies in 2010.
Russ Riesinger Career
Riesinger is working for KTVQ as an evening news anchor and reporter. His love for broadcasting started when he was young. As a child, he would go to sleep with his AM transistor radio almost every night. He would surf the airwaves for fa-away stations till he fell asleep or his mom made him turn it off.
Riesinger got his job in radio a few weeks after graduating high school. There, he was tasked with spinning records at a country music station. Briefly after, he climbed the ranks to TV sports and news.
During his career, Riesinger has done some cool things like spending multiple seasons broadcasting the home games of the Kansas City Chiefs, who are also his favorite NFL team. He was on the ground when the tea, won its initial World Series in 1985. He was a few feet away from influential global leaders while reporting on the 2004 G-8 Summit.
Riesinger has covered hurricanes, terrible crimes, and presidential campaigns. Above all, he loves telling positive stories about the good that people do. Even though he has traveled to different places in his career, he made his dream come true when he got the call to take over for Jay Kohn on KTVQ.
Russ Riesinger Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media account and often posts on his Facebook. He has over 2.9K followers on Facebook.