Tom Ackerman Biography
Tom Ackerman is an American Meteorologist, Weather Anchor, and Reporter working for WLEX/LEX18 serving as a morning and noon meteorologist. He joined the station in August 2002 and has served the station for over 2 decades. Before joining the station in 2002, he worked as a morning weather anchor and reporter at WOLO in Columbia, South Carolina for 2 years.
Tom Ackerman Age
Ackerman 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 40s judging from his appearance.
Tom Ackerman Height
Ackerman stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Tom Ackerman Family
Ackerman grew up in Dover, Ohio just south of Cleveland but 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 Ackerman has any siblings.
Tom Ackerman Wife
Ackerman married Kera in February 1997. On February 8, 2024, he wished her a happy 27th anniversary via his Instagram account. The couple has two daughters, Anna and Claire. Also, they adopted two dogs from the Lexington Humane Society, Gidget & Evie. Claire was born on May 2, 2005, and is 19 years old as of 2024. On May 2, 2024, he wished Claire a happy 19th birthday via his Instagram account. He loves spending time with his wife, kids, and dogs.
Tom Ackerman Net Worth
Ackerman has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist, Weather Anchor, and Reporter.
Tom Ackerman Salary
Ackerman earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Tom Ackerman WLEX/LEX18
Ackerman is working at WLEX/LEX18 alongside other famous WLEX/LEX18 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Michael Berk
- Drew Amman
- Kayleigh Randle
- Rachel Richardson
- Evelyn Schultz
- Leigh Searcy
- Larry Smith
- Keith Farmer
- Eli Gehn
- Bayne Froney
- Emily McKinney
- Bill Meck
Tom Ackerman Education
Ackerman holds a Bacheleor Of Science degree in Geosciences from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Electronic Media/Journalism from Ashland University. He received his Private Pilot Certificate from Kent State University.
Tom Ackerman Career
Ackerman is working for WLEX/LEX18 as a morning and noon meteorologist. Before joining the station in 2002, he worked as a morning weather anchor and reporter atWOLO in Columbia, South Carolina for 2 years. He holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal Of Approval from the American Meteorological Society.
Before joining WLEX/LEX 18, he worked as a morning weather anchor and reporter at WOLO in Columbia, South Carolina for 2 years. He was a freelance weather anchor at WCCB in Charlotte, North Carolina before he moved to Columbia. Prior to that, he was a reporter and weather anchor at WJFW in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
Even though he he grew up in the Buckeye State, Ackerman and his family have been “on the road” for years. He first moved during a four-year tour in the United States Navy. At the time, he was tasked with launching aircraft off the flight deck of the U.S.S. Eisenhower, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. He was deployed in Norfolk, Virginia and toured most of Europe, Mediterranen, and the Middle East.
His first move was a four-year tour in the United States Navy. Tom was in charge of launching aircraft off the flight deck of the U.S.S. Eisenhower, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Tom was stationed in Norfolk, Va. and toured most of the Mediterranean, Europe and the Middle East. Prior to coming to LEX18 in 2002, he worked at stations in Wisconsin, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Tom Ackerman Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 42K followers on Facebook, over 3.4K on Facebook, and over 13K on Twitter.