Derek Van Dam Biography
Derek Van Dam is an American Certified Broadcast Meteorologist currently working at CNN as weather anchor based in Atlanta, Georgia. His weather reports and science bulletins are broadcasted on CNN Newsroom on weekdays and Weekend editions.
Quick Facts
- He is 40 years old
- He is a father of two a daughter and a son.
- He is certified AMS as a broadcast meteorologist.
- He was awarded an Edward R. Murrow Award in 2018 for excellence in innovation.
- Since 2016, he has reported live from every US Land falling hurricane
Derek Van Dam Age
Van Dam turned 40 years old in 2023 as his birthday was on 7 October 1983. He is a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan and his zodiac sign is Libra.
Derek Van Dam’s Height
Van is a good looking man in appearance and he stand on a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Derek Van Dam Education
The journalist received his Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology and Broadcast/Cinematic Arts from Central Michigan University.
Van Dam Family
Taking a look at his childhood and who his parents are and whether he has siblings, it’s hard do know the details since he has always managed to keep them out of spotlight. This section will be under review.
Derek Van Dam’s Wife and Children
The personality is a married man who tied knots with his lovely wife Tara Van Dam. They are blessed to share two children, the first born being a girl named Maya Sophia born on March, 1, 2007 and a son named Logan Malloy born on 31 July 2018. Derek and his family lives in Atlanta.
Net Worth
As of 2024 Derek has managed to acquire an estimated wealth ranging between $1 million and $5 million.
Career
Van’s journalism career began at an NBC affiliate in Flint, Michigan as a morning weather anchor. From there he worked at news Channel Africa (eNCA) as a chief meteorology. While there, he served as the anchor of daily weather reports and also managed a team of 7 meteorologists and climatologists. He received an appraisal for his work there for raising standards of weather broadcasting across Africa.
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