Taryn Vanderford Biography
Taryn Vanderford is an American Anchor, Producer, Writer, Researcher, and Host working for KOLN serving as an anchor and producer of 10/11 First at Four. Additionally, she co-anchors Pure Nebraska with her husband, Jon, at 9 a.m. and delivers a daily report at 5 p.m. She has been working for the station since February 2010 after working for KFOR 1240 AM as a host for 2 years.
Taryn Vanderford Age
Vanderford likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 50s judging from her appearance.
Taryn Vanderford Height
Vanderford stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Taryn Vanderford Family
Vanderford is from Pender, Nebraska, but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also not known if Vanderford has any siblings.
Taryn Vanderford Husband
Vanderford is married to Jon. The couple met in college when she played the saxophone in the Cornhusker Marching Band. They have two kids, Jacob and Olivia. Jon is also a journalist who coanchors Pure Nebraska at 9 a.m. with her
Taryn Vanderford Net Worth
Vanderford has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor, Producer, Writer, Researcher, and Host.
Taryn Vanderford Salary
Vanderford earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
KOLN
Vanderford is working at KOLN alongside other famous KOLN meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Craig Allison
- Megan Conway
- Madison Pitsch
- Cole Miller
- Danielle Shenk
- Jon Vanderford
- Ken Siemek
- Brandon Rector
- Carmelo Lattuca
- Kevin Sjuts
Taryn Vanderford Education
Vanderford joined the University of Nebraska in 1989 when she finished her studies at Pender High School. In 1993, she graduated with the highest distinction and a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, English, History, Music, and Political Science. During college, she played saxophone in the Cornhusker Marching Band,
Taryn Vanderford Career
Vanderford is working for KOLN as an anchor and producer of 10/11 First at Four. Additionally, she co-anchors Pure Nebraska with her husband, Jon, at 9 a.m. and delivers a daily report at 5 p.m.
Vanderford lived in Knoxville for seven years, working as a producer, writer, and researcher on national shows including America’s Castles, Country at Home, Country Style, Restore America, Weekend Decorating, and DIY Basics.
During her career, Vanderford has won several awards for her work including from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association, Nebraska Tourism, and the Community. Further, she and her team won a Telly Award for their work on HGTV’s Country Style.
One of Vanderford’s career highlights was field producing a segment with her family in Nebraska for Food Network’s TV special, “Thanksgiving Across America.” During her career, she has been a radio announcer for WIVK, WOKI in Knoxville, KFOR, 96KX, and KFRX in Lincoln.
Vanderford has also worked as an adjunct journalism professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She loves community involvement and regularly emcees for regional charity occasions. Above all, she loves being a mom to her two kids.
Taryn Vanderford Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Facebook and Twitter. She has over 16K followers on Facebook and over 1.6K on Twitter.