Joe Schmit Bio, Age, Wife, Cancer, KSTP-TV, Book, Net Worth and Salary

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Joe Schmit Biography

Joe Schmit is an American award-winning journalist who serves as a Sports Director and the main sports anchor for KSTP-TV which is an ABC-affiliated television station located in Saint Paul, MN in the United States of America. Before joining KSTP, Joe worked as a media, marketing consultant at Sun Country Airlines.

10 Quick Facts About Joe Schmit

Name: Joe Schmit
Age: 41 years
Birthday: November 13
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: Not Known
Nationality: American
Occupation: Journalist
Marital Status: Married
Salary: $46,774 to $50,519
Net worth: Not Revealed

Additionally, Joe is also a regular contributor on 1500 ESPN radio. The sports director has written a book known as “Silent Impact: Influence Through Purpose, Persistence, and Passion”. This is his first book and is a popular keynote speaker. Additionally, Schmit is an active member of the PACER Advisory Board and the Minnesota Vikings Advisory Board. Moreover, he has been a mentor to a journalist named Darren Wolfson since high school.

Joe Schmit Age and Birthday

Joe was born on Nov 13, 1980, in Seymour, WI, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on Nov 13 yearly. Schmit will be 42 years of age on Nov 13, 2022.

Joe Schmit Height and Weight

Joe stands at an average height and moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Joe Schmit Education and Early Life

The sports broadcaster completed high school at Seymour High School and went straight ahead to join college at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

At the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, he studied and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. Moreover, he also graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the same University.

Schmit the sports director was born and raised in Seymour, WI.

Joe Schmit Family

After doing our research, details about Joe’s parents are not available. However, he has a brother called John Schmit. John lives with his wife in Salinas, Ecuador although details about him are rather scarce. Nevertheless, as soon as additional information about Joe’s father, mother, sisters, and brothers are available we shall update his family members immediately.

Joe Schmit Wife

Schmit the sports director is a married man. He tied the knot with his lovely wife Laura Sahr Schmit in a private wedding ceremony attended by close friends and family. The couple is blessed with three children, daughters Gaby Schmit, Natalie Thomas Schmit, and a son.

Additionally, Joe and his wife Laura previously chaired a major capital campaign of $7 million for VEAP which is the largest food shelf in Minnesota. The sports director currently resides in Bloomington, MN together with his wife and family.

Joe Schmit Children

Sports director Joe and his wife Laura Sahr have been blessed with three beautiful children, daughters Gaby Schmit and Natalie Thomas Schmit and a son. Details about their other child are not available.

Joe Schmit Salary

KSTP sports director salaries range from an average of $46,774 to $50,519 a year. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee in question. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary and net worth of Joe Schmit but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.

Joe Schmit Net Worth

Joe has not revealed his exact net worth. Schmit is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is still under review, as soon as we have details about his assets and liabilities, we shall update his exact net worth immediately.

Joe Schmit Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Joe.

Joe Schmit Bio and Wiki

Full Names: Joe Schmit
Gender: Male
Occupation / Profession: Journalist
Nationality: American
Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
Religion: Not Known
Sexual Orientation: Straight

Joe Schmit Birthday

Age / How Old?: 41 years (2021)
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Date of Birth: Nov 13, 1980
Place of Birth: Seymour, WI
Birthday: Nov 13

Joe Schmit Body Measurements

Body Measurements: Not Available
Height / How Tall?: Not Known
Weight: Not Known
Eye Color: Not Available
Hair Color: Dark brown
Shoe Size: Not Available

Joe Schmit Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Not Known
Mother: Not Known
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): John Schmit
Marital Status: Married
Wife/Spouse: Married to
Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
Children: Sons (One) Daughter(s) (Gaby Schmit and Natalie Thomas Schmit)

Joe Schmit Networth and Salary

Net Worth: Under Review
Salary: $46,774 – $50,519
Source of Income: Journalism

Joe Schmit Career

Schmit the sports director and anchor began his journalism career in 1981 at WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Wisconsin as a Sports Director. Furthermore, he has worked at KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, Iowa as a weekend sports anchor. To add to that, the sports director has also served at WKBT-TV in La Crosse, Wisconsin as a weekend sports anchor.

Furthermore, Schmit is a Youth mentor who is committed to advocating for community organizations. The sports director is a former president and board member of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Twin Cities. Moreover, Joe is also a former president and board member of the Fairway Foundation.

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In the year 1985, Joe got a position at KSTP-TV which is an ABC-affiliated television station located in Saint Paul, Minnesota where he serves as the Sports Director and the main sports anchor.

He also served as a news anchor at this station. Joe has worked at KSTP for 21 years until 2006 before leaving to become the President of Petters Media and Marketing Group.

In Jan 2010, Schmit returned to KSTP-TV where he currently serves as a professional speaker and sports director.

Joe Schmit Book

The sports anchor has authored a book known as Silent Impact: Stories of Influence Through Purpose, Persistence, and Passion. This book is a best-selling and award-winning book that was written to capture the essence of people who live a life of impact. More than 20,000 copies of this book have already been sold.

Besides, Joe has also written his second book which he wrote while he was recovering from back surgery. This book is known as The Impact Blueprint.

Joe Schmit Email

For any information or news tips, you can contact Joe through his official email address

Joe Schmit Cancer

Schmit the sports director was diagnosed with MALT lymphoma which is a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. However, his doctors at the Mayo Clinic did not treat him right away but after three months the doctors realized that his cancer had stalled.

Afterward, Joe’s lymphoma became active again and the doctors recommended that he get treatments, unlike the first time. Joe underwent his cancer treatment and chemotherapy at the Mayo Clinic. Schmidt is a proud cancer survivor and has used his opportunity in media to create awareness about cancer.

Joe Schmit Awards

Seventeen Emmy awards from the National Television Academy
National Headliner Award for leading 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS’ coverage of the 2001 death of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman, Kory Stringer.

Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Schmit

Who is Joe Schmit?

Joe is one of America’s best-known and loved journalists.

How tall is Joe Schmit?

Schmit stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

How Old Is Joe Schmit?

Schmit is an American national born on 14th January 1986, in Bronx LA.

Is Joe Schmit Married?

Joe is married to his lovely wife Laura Sahr. The couple has three children and resides in Bloomington, MN.

How much is Joe Schmit worth?

Joe has not yet revealed his net worth. Nevertheless, as soon as we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name, we shall update Schmit’s exact net worth immediately.

How much does Joe Schmit make?

Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States, Joe receives an annual salary ranging between $46,774 – $50,519 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $22.49 and $24.29.

Where does Joe live?

The sports director currently lives in Bloomington, MN.

Is Schmit dead or alive?

Joe is still alive and in good health. The sports director was diagnosed with MALT lymphoma which is a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. However, his doctors at the Mayo Clinic did not treat him right away but after three months the doctors realized that his cancer had stalled.

Where is Joe Schmit now?

Joe works as a sports director at KSTP-TV which is an ABC-affiliated television station located in Saint Paul, MN in the United States of America.

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