Bob Pompeani Biography
Bob Pompeani is an American Anchor/Director working for CBS Pittsburgh/KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States as a sports director and anchor. He joined the station full-time in 1982. He previously worked as an intern at the station.
Bob Pompeani Age / Birthday
Pompeani was born on April 11, in Hopewell Township, Aliquippa, Pa. However, he manages to keep information regarding his year of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 50s.
Bob Pompeani Height / Measurements
Pompeani is of an average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Bob Pompeani Wife / Children
Pompeani has been happily married to his lovely wife Lisa. The duo resides in Robinson Township. However, Bob and his wife Lisa have been blessed to be proud parents to two daughters by the name of Chelsea and Celina.
Bob Pompeani Family / Relatives
Pompeani was born and raised in Hopewell Township, Aliquippa, Pa. However, he manages to keep information regarding his parents away from the limelight. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Bob Pompeani Education
Pompeani is a highly educated and qualified man. After graduating from Hopewell High School with a high school diploma, he attended Point Park University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Political Science.
Bob Pompeani Career
Pompeani is a sports anchor for CBS Pittsburgh/KDKA-TV at 6 and at 11. Having grown up in an area deep in sports traditions, he has seen all of the biggest high school rivalries, and coaches, and met players who’ve gone on to make sports history. He presented the KDKA-TV “Extra Effort” award to local students who excel in community service, academics, and athletics. He has visited over 1,200 local schools and produced feature stories on each outstanding student.
Bob was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. He was voted Pittsburgh’s favorite sportscaster in 1997 in a reader poll of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He then became the first man ever to receive the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy’s Professional Image Award in 1998 in the 20 years that PBA has handed out the honor. Pompeani was also the 2000 Tri-State PGA of America Distinguished Service Award winner for outstanding contributions to local golf getting inducted into the local Tri-State PGA Golf Hall of Fame.
In April of 2007, Pompeani was inducted into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame for his many contributions to local sports. He has received the Golden Quill Award six times: first in 1987 for his report, “Earning Their Stripes,” a story about hockey officiating; in 1988 second for “Project Playoffs”; and most recently for his Pittsburgh Steeler exclusives in 2013. He has won three Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards and eight AP awards for play-by-play of Steeler Pre-Season games and as host of the “#1 Cochran Sports Showdown.”
Bob was named by the National Father’s Day Council, as the “Father of the Year” in 2011, and in the year 2012 he was awarded for “Dancing With Pittsburgh Celebrities.” a People’s Choice Award. Later in 2015, he was awarded by the Syria Shriners of Pittsburgh with a lifetime achievement award. Pompeani works closely with the community and is on the board of directors for the Give the Kids the World Foundation, the American Heart Association, Partners for Quality Inc., and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Since 1995 Pompeani has been on the Executive Committee for the Mario Lemieux Foundation and for the past 18 years has served as Master of Ceremonies for the “Penguins at Your Service” annual black tie dinner. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.
Pompeani works with CBS Pittsburgh News where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Ken Rice
- Kristine Sorensen
- Kristin Emery
- Ron Smiley
- Ray Petelin
- Mary Ours
- Falicia Woody
- Jessica Guay
- Erika Stanish
- Erica Mokay
Bob Pompeani Salary
Pompeani receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Bob Pompeani Net Worth
Through Bob’s career as an anchor, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Bob Pompeani Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Pompeani is active on his social media accounts. He has about 24 K followers on his Facebook Page, about 116.3 K followers on his Twitter account, and around 15 K followers on his Instagram account.