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Represented by:
Linda Levy
(817) 987 - 3600

I am committed to providing the very best weather coverage in the market and I’ll do the “extra” things to personally connect with our viewers.

EDUCATION:

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ph.D. Instructional Technologies in Science Education, May 2000.

Baylor University, Waco, Texas
MA in Earth Science/Meteorology, December 1996.

Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
BA in Broadcast Communications, August 1992.

EXPERIENCE:

2007-Present KRIV Fox 26, Houston, Texas
Chief Meteorologist: Forecast and anchor weeknight evening newscasts including special reports,
extensive storm coverage, public appearances, and school talks. Started daily Internet Hurricane
Briefing that was picked up by other Fox O&O stations nationwide.

2005-2007 Weather Insight, L.P., Houston, Texas
Director of Meteorological Operations &Weather/News Anchor: Anchor daily weather broadcasts and
security news for $300-million dollar corporation. Broadcasts streamed over the Internet to global energy clients in the oil, natural gas and power industries, as well as Fortune 500 clients, and manage studio
staff.
WIIR News, Detroit, Michigan (Part of my regular duties at Weather Insight)
Broadcast Meteorologist: Anchor daily national radio weather forecasts, including
insight on how the weather may impact the markets.

2001-2004 KVBC TV, Las Vegas, Nevada (NBC)
Chief Meteorologist/Reporter: Forecast and anchor weeknight weather and conduct science and environmental reporting.

2002-2004 University of Nevada Las Vegas, Part-Time Faculty Geosciences
Meteorology, Climatology and Geography Instructor.

1996-2001 KOB TV, Albuquerque, New Mexico (NBC)
Weekend Meteorologist/Weekday Reporter & Anchor: Anchor weekend morning and night newscasts and
fill-in for other shows. Perform storm and environmental reporting.

1995-1996 Baylor University, Waco, Texas: Geology, Earth Science, and Meteorology Instructor
Part of my graduate assistantship and included teaching labs and classes, plus facilitate field
experiences.

1995-1996 KXXV TV, Waco, Texas (ABC)
Weekend Meteorologist/Anchor/Reporter/Storm Chaser: Anchor weekends and fill-in weeknights.
Perform live storm reports during severe weather.

1994-1995 KCEN TV, Temple, Texas (NBC)
Meteorologist/Weekday Reporter/Anchor: Anchor morning/weekend weather, and environmental
reporting.

1993-1994 KZTV TV, Corpus Christi, Texas (CBS)
Weekend Weather Anchor/Field Reporter: Forecast and anchor weekend weather and conduct regular
field reporting including breaking news, enterprising stories, and features.

PUBLISHED:
•“The Day it Rained Frogs” children’s book.
•“Dallin and the Storm Chaser” children’s book.
• “Effects of Improved Television Weather Graphics and Visual/Verbal Redundancy on Viewer
   Comprehension.”
• “Climate Impact on New Mexico Gardening,” Chapter for a manual produced by the Bernalillo County
   Extension Service.
• “Skies of Enchantment: New Mexico’s Weather Extremes,” 30 min. video.
• “Severe Weather Safety: The Effectiveness of the Video Medium,” Baylor Geologic Bulletin #7.
• “Severe Weather Safety: Are You Prepared?” 30 minute video.

AWARDS:
• Lone Star Awards, Best Weathercast for the markets in the state of Texas, 2008.
• Best Weather Anchor, Las Vegas Electronic Media Awards, 2001.
• Research Grant, University of New Mexico, 2000.
• Second Place Weathercast, New Mexico AP Awards, 1999.
• 3rd Place MVCT Triathlon Las Cruces, NM, 1999.
• Best Presentation UNM Multimedia Gallery, 1998 & 1999.
• First Place Weathercast, New Mexico AP Awards, 1997.
• Ran Marathon for Charity, 1997.
• Global Change Scholarship, National Science Foundation, 1996.
• Elected to National Earth Science Honor Society, 1995.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES/HOBBIES
American Meteorological Society Television Seal of Approval
American Meteorological Society Member
Weather Central Inc. NAB Computer Graphics Demonstrator
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
United States Triathlon Association
HAM Amateur Radio License: KC5 TIN Department