John Patrick Bio, Wiki
John Patrick is an American Meteorologist working for WZVN ABC 7 in Fort Myers, Florida, as the chief meteorologist. He joined the station in April 2005 after working at KNWA.
John Patrick Age
Patrick is 49 years old as of 2024. He was born on April 16th, 1974 in the United States and therefore celebrates his birthday on the 16th of April every year.
John Patrick Height/Measurements
Patrick stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.
John Patrick Education
Patrick attended Duquesne University where he studied Communications from 1991 to 1995. He later went to Mississippi State University in 1999 and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Meteorology in 2002.
John Patrick Career
Patrick works at WZVN ABC 7 in Fort Myers, Florida, as the chief meteorologist anchoring weeknights at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 11 p.m. He joined the station in April 2005 when he began as a weekday morning meteorologist working from April 205 to April 2011. He then moved to a weekday evening meteorologist working from April 2011 to August 2011. After that, Patrick was promoted to chief meteorologist in August 2011. Under his leadership, the station became the only weather forecast that is certified as Southwest Florida’s Most Accurate by WeatheRate, a third-party company. Before joining the station, he worked at KNWA in Fayetteville, Arkansas as a morning meteorologist from January 2003 to March 2005.
Prior to joining the station, Patrick worked at WJAC-TV 6 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania as a weekend meteorologist from September 2001 to January 2003. Before that, he worked at WKYE in Johnstown, Pennsylvania as a weekend DJ from September 2001 to January 2003. He also worked as a morning drive DJ at WLSW in Greater Pittsburgh from August 2001 to January 2003. Prior to that, Patrick worked as an evening meteorologist at WRNN Limited Partnership, LLC in New York City from May 1998 to August 2001. Before that, he worked at WVRT in Williamsport, Pennsylvania from November 1995 to May 1998.
Throughout his career as a meteorologist, he has been nominated twice for an Emmy Award and has won the Associated Press’ “Best Weathercast” holding the first position from 2008 to 2013 and 2015 and 2016. In 2007 and 2014 he won second place.
John Patrick Net Worth
In Patrick’s career as a meteorologist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
John Patrick Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
John Patrick Parents and Siblings
Born and raised in the United States, Patrick manages to keep information regarding his parents and whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of his family information will be done when available.
John Patrick Partner
Patrick is openly gay and has been married to Gene S Loretz for eight years as of 2024. The two got married on November 22nd, 2015. During his free time, he enjoys going to the beach, shopping, and restaurants with his husband. He also loves cooking especially Italian food.
John Patrick WZVN ABC 7
Patrick works at WZVN ABC 7, where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Jesslyn Ferentz
- Sami Squires
- Bailey Smith
- Alex Howard
- Greg Parker
- Geoff Harris
John Patrick Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 3.4K followers, around 8.0K followers on his Facebook page, and about 2.3K followers on his Instagram account.