Matt Kirkwood Biography
Matt Kirkwood is an American Journalist working for WOOD TV as a Meteorologist. His initial meteorology job was when he worked at WPBN/WTOM in Traverse City from 1996 to 1998.
Matt Kirkwood Age / Birthday
Kirkwood manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday and how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 40s.
Matt Kirkwood Height / Measurements
Kirkwood is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 10 inches.
Matt Kirkwood Wife
Kirkwood exchanged vows with his wife Jennifer. They reside in Grand Rapids. She manages to keep information regarding his marriage away from the public. However, we will update information about his spouse once it’s available.
Matt Kirkwood Kids / Children
Kirkwood and Jennifer are blessed with twins. She manages to keep information regarding his kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information about his children once it’s available.
Matt Kirkwood’s Family / Relatives
Kirkwood celebrated his mom’s first anniversary of her 79th birthday on July 3. 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.
Matt Kirkwood’s Education
Kirkwood graduated from Creston High School in Grand Rapids. He then enrolled at Central Michigan University, where he earned his meteorology degree. His career has helped him pay for college classes that extended from Grand Rapids Community College to Western Michigan University.
Matt Kirkwood’s Career
Kirkwood works for WOOD TV8 as a meteorologist on “News 8 Daybreak” and “News 8 at Noon” on weekdays. His fascination with the weather ignited when he was a young age afraid of thunderstorms. He was extremely aware of when storms would occur in the region as he sacredly watched the two weather legends of West Michigan; Craig James and Bill Steffen.
Before beginning his professional career, he wore different hats. For example, he delivered papers for the Grand Rapids Press, camel rides at John Ball Zoo, Ryder truck rentals, and worked at the Meijer warehouse.
Through these jobs, he paid his way through college which extended to Grand Rapids Community College, Western Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, and ultimately Central Michigan University.
Also, he worked as an intern for WNEM in Saginaw. Initially, he worked on weekends and then the weekday morning programs. He worked as an intern at the National Weather Service office in Muskegon.
During his free time, he weight lifts, golfs, and helps with his children’s multiple sports activities. Additionally, he enjoys cars and going to car shows with his son. His favorite time of the year because he enjoys his passion for snowmobiling and skiing.
Matt Kirkwood’s Salary
Kirkwood receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Matt Kirkwood’s Net Worth
Through Kirkwood’s career as a meteorologist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Matt Kirkwood WOOD-TV
Kirkwood works with WOOD-TV where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Alec Giannakopoulos
- Blake Harms
- Tom Hillen
- Emily Linnert
- Donovan Long
- Amanda Porter
- Bill Steffen
- Brian Sterling
- Susan Shaw
- Teresa Weakley
- Marlee Wierda
Matt Kirkwood’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Kirkwood is active on his social media accounts. He has about 3.7k followers on his Facebook Page, about 963 followers on his Twitter account, and around 1048 followers on his Instagram account.