Who is Chelsea Brentzel?
Chelsea Brentzel is an American journalist who works as an Assistant News Director at KRDO News in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She joined the network in March 2020 as the Chief Investigative reporter. She became Assistant News Director in April 2022. Previously, Chelsea worked as an anchor and Investigative reporter at WHNT News 19 in Huntsville, Alabama. Before that, she worked as an anchor, reporter, and forecaster at KIFI News in Idaho Falls, ID.
Chelsea Brentzel Date of Birth/ Age
Brentzel is 32 years old as of 2024, she was born on June 15, 1992, in the United States of America.
Chelsea Brentzel Height/ Weight
Brentzel is 5 feet and 7 inches tall on average and has a healthy weight.
Chelsea Brentzel Parents and Siblings
Chelsea was born and raised in the United States by her loving and caring parents. On September 28, 2022, she shared a photo of her mother, Janet Glisson Brentzel, on her Instagram page wishing her a happy birthday. Additionally, her younger sister Mackenzie Kitchens got married to Drew Kitchens in September 2020. She has not shared any information about her dad but we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Chelsea Brentzel Spouse/ Husband
Chelsea is happily married to David Kumbroch. The two tied the knot in August 2021 and they are currently expecting their firstborn son according to a post Chelsea shared on her Instagram page on July 29, 2024. The two like spending their free time exploring Colorado with their two rescue dogs.
Chelsea Brentzel Kids/ Children
Brentzel and her husband David are expecting their firstborn son according to a post she shared on her Instagram page on July 29, 2024.
Chelsea Brentzel Education
Brentzel graduated from The University of Alabam in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences.
Chelsea Brentzel Career
Brentzel is an American journalist who works as an Assistant News Director at KRDO News in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She established the station’s acclaimed investigation unit, 13 Investigates, before becoming assistant news director for the KRDO team. Chelsea focuses on in-depth investigative reporting with a specific emphasis on corruption in municipal, state, and federal government.
Her coverage on KRDO News Channel 13 has resulted in investigations into state and federal wrongdoing, improvements to mental health crisis training for law enforcement, and reforms targeted at safeguarding foster children in Southern Colorado. Chelsea formerly worked as an investigative reporter and anchor at KIFI in Idaho Falls, ID, and WHNT in Huntsville, prior to joining KRDO. She won the title of best broadcast reporter in Alabama in 2020.
Her in-depth reporting made public the corporate giant 3M’s unlawful disposal of harmful “forever” chemicals into the Tennessee River, endangering the drinking water supplies of more than 100,000 people in North Alabama. Chelsea was successful in getting 3M to pay for the expensive cleanup of hazardous chemicals because of her efforts to draw attention to the company’s practices and the disregard of state environmental inspectors, which was acknowledged by The New York Times.
Chelsea feels privileged to be a voice for the people of Southern Colorado. She continues to serve as KRDO’s Chief Investigative Reporter. In addition, she loves to spend her leisure time with her two rescue dogs and her spouse. She enjoys gardening, going on hikes in the Colorado Mountains, and trying out new eateries nearby.
How Much Does Chelsea Brentzel Earn/ Salary
Chelsea earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is Chelsea Brentzel Worth/ Net Worth
As an Investigative reporter, Chelsea has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.
Chelsea Brentzel X Handle
Chelsea is active on X @ChelseaBrentzel, Facebook, Instagram @chelseabrentzel and other social media platforms. You can also reach her via email at chelsea.brentzel@krdo.com.