Jay Kidwell Bio, Wiki
Jay Kidwell is an American sports director working for WHBF-TV where he serves as sports director. He has been working with this station since June 2001.
Jay Kidwell Age
Jay was born on September 27, 1964, in Iowa, USA. He is therefore 59 years old as of 2023 and celebrates his birthday every year on September 27. On September 27, 2019, he posted his birthday photos and cake on his Facebook thanking everyone who wished him a happy birthday.
Jay Kidwell Height/Measurements
Kidwell stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Jay Kidwell Education
In 1978, he joined Glastonbury High School, CT where he earned his high school diploma in 1982. He later joined The University of Hartford where he attained his Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications.
Jay Kidwell Career
Kidwell serves as a sports director at WHBF-TV CBS 4 and is on air from Monday to Friday at 6:00 and 10:00. In this role, he covers sports events in the City area, including the Iowa Hawkeyes. In addition to these roles, he also serves as an editor, photographer, and producer for sportscasts. Prior to working at WHBF-TV CBS4, he worked at WFSB-TV based in Hartford, Connecticut where he served as a sports director from March 1995 to May 2001.
Before working at WFSB-TV, he had spent 4 years and 7 months working at WGGB-TV based in Springfield, Massachusetts where he served as a sports reporter from September 1990 to March 1995. Kidwell is also active when it comes to volunteering in his state including The HAVlife Foundation, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), and The United Way.
Jay Kidwell Net Worth
In Jay’s career as a sports director, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $5 Million.
How Much Does Jay Kidwell Earn?
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Jay Kidwell Parents and Siblings
He was born and raised in the USA by Ruth Sebastian Kidwell and his father whose names are not known by the public. On May 10, 2019, he posted photos of his mother wishing her a happy 80th birthday.
Jay Kidwell Spouse
Jay is happily married and together they reside in Bettendorf. His wife is working at the Family Museum where he serves as a manager. Whenever he is not busy working, he enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends. He also enjoys going on bike rides, playing board games, and taking vacations.
Jay Kidwell Kids
Kidwell and his wife are proud to be parents to their two children a son, Tyler Kidwell, and a daughter, Emily Kidwell. Their daughter, Emily Kidwell is a student at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville studying for a Master of Science in Social Work. She is also a former intern at Association House of Chicago and is now interning at Juvenile Court.
Jay Kidwell WHBF-TV
Kidwell works with WHBF-TV where he works alongside fellow WHBF-TV reporters, anchors, and meteorologists such as:
- Jim Niedelman
- Linsey Moffit-Tobin
- Danielle Davis
- Mariah Bush
- Brittany Dobbins
- Andy McCray
- Blake Hornstein
- Michael Frachalla
- Nick Couzin
- Victoria Frazier
- Garrett Heyd
Jay Kidwell Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has over 1K followers, over 1.6K followers on his Facebook page, and about 1K followers on his Instagram account.