Joe Schmit Biography
Joe Schmit is an American Anchor/Reporter/Writer working for KSTP in Saint Paul, Minnesota as a sports director and professional speaker. He joined the station in January 2010.
Joe Schmit Age / Birthday
Schmit is 41 years old as of 2022. He was born on November 13, 1980, in Seymour, Wisconsin, USA. Schmit celebrates his birthday on November 13 every year.
Joe Schmit Height / Measurements
Schmit is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 12 inches tall.
Joe Schmit Partner / Wife
Schmit is happily married to his wife called Laura Sahr Schmit who chaired the main campaign for VEAP.
Joe Schmit Kids / Children
Schmit and his wife Laura are proud to be parents to their three children daughters Natalie Thomas Schmit, Gaby Schmit, and a son.
Joe Schmit Family / Relatives
Schmit 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.
Joe Schmit Education
He went to Seymour High School where he attained his High School Diploma. He later on joined The University of Wisconsin -La Crosse where he attained his Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies.
Joe Schmit Career
Schmit serves as a sports director and professional speaker at KSTP-TV based in Minnesota. In addition to that, he is also the keynote speaker of Joe Schmit Speaks since January 2000. Prior to working at KSTP-TV, he worked at Sun Country Airlines where he served as a media and marketing consultant for 2 years and 3 months. He was also the president of the John T. Petters Foundation from March 2008 to January 2010.
From August 2006 to October 2008, Schmit worked at Petters Media and Marketing Group where he was president. In 1985, he joined KSTP-TV serving as a news anchor and sports director until 2006. He also worked at WBAY-TV where he served as a sports director from 1981 to 1985.
Schmit is also very active when it comes to helping his community. For instance, he has been volunteering at National Speakers Association-Minnesota Chapter (NSA-MN) since August 2018. Whenever he is not busy working, he enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends.
Joe Schmit Salary
Schmit receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Joe Schmit Net Worth
Through Schmit’s career as an Anchor/Reporter/Writer, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Joe Schmit Cancer
In May 2006, Schmit was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and immediately began treatment after the diagnosis. In 2008, the cancer remission after a number of chemotherapy sessions. Since surviving the disease, he has been using his platform to spread awareness and contribute to community projects that help those battling cancer.
Joe Schmit Book
On January 31, 2014, Schmit released his book called Silent Impact: Stories of Influence through Purpose, Persistence, & Passion.
Joe Schmit KSTP
Schmit works at KSTP where he works with his fellow colleagues who are anchors, reporters, and meteorologists and they include:
- Lindsey Brown
- Kevin Doran
- Paul Folger
- Brett Hoffland
- Alex Jokich
- Leah McLean
- Wren Clair
- Jonathan Yuhas
- Hanna Conway
- Renée Cooper
- Brittney Ermon
- Ellen Galles
- Jay Kolls
- Joe Mazan
- Richard Reeve
Joe Schmit Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Schmit is active on his social media accounts. He has about 4.9K followers on his Facebook Page, about 2.3k followers on his Twitter account, and around 1.4k followers on his Instagram account.