Mary Kay Kleist is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and meteorologist for CBS News Chicago.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS News Chicago
Breakthrough:Became a staple of Chicago weather broadcasting at CBS 2 in 2002
10 Quick Facts About Mary Kay Kleist
- Full Name: Mary Kay Kleist
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program CBS News Chicago
- Gender: Female
- Beats: Weather
- Media Level: Local
- Employer Type: TV Station
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Mary Kay Kleist Age
Mary Kay Kleist's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at University of Central Florida and Mississippi State University.
- University of Central Florida
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Radio and Television
- Period: 1988–1992
- Mississippi State University
- Qualification: Certificate
- Field of Study: Broadcast Meteorology Program
Career & Work
Mary Kay Kleist's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with CBS News Chicago, a news outlet and WXYZ-TV.
Organization: CBS News Chicago
Role: Meteorologist
Period: 2002–Present
Details: Chicago
Organization: WXYZ-TV
Role: Meteorologist
Period: 1999–2002
Details: Detroit
Rise to Fame
Mary Kay Kleist gained recognition as meteorologist on the television show CBS News Chicago.
Notable Coverage
- April Tornadoes - CBS Chicago - 2015 - Emmy Award-winning coverage of severe tornadoes
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Best on-camera weather anchor
Personal Information
- Full Name: Mary Kay Kleist
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
