Mike Janssen Biography and Wiki
Mike Janssen is an American weather anchor and personality currently serving as the Weekend Evening meteorologist for WGN WeatherCenter and CLTV. Prior to joining WGN, he previously worked as a Meteorologist, Reporter, and Anchor for WYIN-TV in Merrillville, Indiana.
Mike Janssen’s Age and Birthday
Mike was born on August 16, 1976, in Kankakee County, Illinois United States. He is 46 years old as of 2022. His birth sign is Leo. He turns 47 years old on August 16, 2023.
Mike Janssen Height
He stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (Approx. 1.7 meters) tall.
Mike Janssen Education
The weather reporter attended and graduated from a local high school in his hometown. From there he joined Mississippi State University, a public land-grant research university adjacent to Starkville, Mississippi.
He later graduated from the institute in 2005 with a degree in broadcast meteorology. He also received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications & Media Arts from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in 1998.
In Addition, he also holds a meteorologist Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society.
Mike Janssen Family, Parents, Siblings
Attempts to establish his parents’ identities were in vain since no information about them is available to the public. It’s therefore not clear if he has any siblings. Further details regarding his family background will be updated soon when disclosed.
Mike Janssen’s Wife, Is He Married?
Regarding his marital entanglements, the meteorologist is happily married to his beautiful wife, Kasha Janssen. His wife works as a supervising producer at WGN News station.
The romantic duo became espoused in a lovely wedding ceremony attended by family members and close friends. We are keeping tabs and we will update his partner’s details soon.
Mike Janssen Kids
The couple is blessed with one child, a daughter who was born on March 28, 2012.
Mike Janssen Salary
According to WGN estimates, he receives an average annual salary ranging from $31,300 to $92,500. His contract with the exact figures is yet to be released.
Mike Janssen’s Net Worth
The weather reporter has an estimated net worth ranging from $500,000 to $1 million as of 2022. This amount is from his extensive career as a meteorologist among other investments.
Mike Janssen WGN News
WGN-TV, virtual channel 9, is an independent television station licensed to Chicago, Illinois, United States. Owned by Irving, Texas-based Nexstar Media Group, it is a sister to the company’s sole radio property, news/talk/sports station WGN.
He joined Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV in September 2010 as a meteorologist. Prior to joining WGN, he previously worked as a Meteorologist, Reporter, and Anchor for WYIN-TV in Merrillville, Indiana.
Mike has also worked as a meteorologist and reporter at WSIL-TV in Carterville, Illinois, and WGNO-TV in New Orleans. In Addition, he is a member of the National Weather Association.