Who is Kellie Burns?
Kellie Burns is an American journalist who is working for WBBH as an anchor of NBC2 News at 5, 5:30, and 6 p.m. She joined the NBC2 News team in 1994. Upon joining the station, she initially served as a reporter, served her way up to Collier County Bureau Chief, weekend anchor, and finally primary anchor in 1996. Further, she has served the station for more than 2 and a half decades.
Kellie Burns Date of Birth / Age
Burns is approximately in her 40s as of 2022 although her exact age is not known as she has managed to keep her date of birth away from the public. However, we will update the information once available.
Kellie Burns Height
Burns stands at a height of approximately 5 feet and 6 inches tall.
Kellie Burns Parents and Siblings
Burns was born and raised in upstate New York. She manages to keep information regarding her parents, siblings, and extended members of her family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
Kellie Burns Spouse(Husband)
Burns exchanged vows with her husband, Ed. The couple has a son and two daughters. Nonetheless, the information will be updated once available.
Kellie Burns Kids / Children
Burns has two kids, Jeff and Elle, and a stepdaughter, Kara with her husband. Regardless, details concerning her children are not available to the public at the moment. However, we will update this information once more details concerning this are available.
Kellie Burns Education
After completing her high school education, Burns went on to attend the State University of New York at Geneseo. Later, she became its graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science and an International Relations minor.
Kellie Burns Career
Burns works for WBBH as an anchor of NBC2 News at 5, 5:30, and 6 p.m. She joined the NBC2 News team in 1994. Upon joining the station, she initially served as a reporter, served her way up to Collier County Bureau Chief, weekend anchor, and finally primary anchor in 1996. Further, she has served the station for more than 2 and a half decades.
Nonetheless, her TV career debuted when she was 9 years old and served as an anchor on an awarded children’s show, “Action News For Kids” in Binghamton, New York. Moreover, her awarded career counts two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and a number of awards from the Florida Associated Press. In 2011, she claimed first place in the Hard News Feature category for her Haiti broadcast following the 2010 earthquake.
For many hours, she serves as a help to non-profits in Southwest Florida to raise money. Regularly. she serves the Neighborhood Health Clinic Gala, the Lee-Collier County Heart Ball, Magic Under the Mangroves for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the Southwest Florida Wine and Food Festival, and “Night at the Nest” benefiting Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics as a host.
To boot, she serves the Children’s Advocacy Center, is on the executive board of Canterbury School, and Gulfshore Life Magazine’s Advisory Board. Florida Weekly Newspaper acknowledged her in “2010 Power Women in Lee County.” Gulfshore Business Magazine dubbed her one of “Southwest Florida’s 47 Power Players for 2010.” In her spare time, she spends between Fort Myers and Chicago with her husband and children.
WBBH/ NBC 2 Fort Myers, Florida
Burns works with NBC 2 Fort Myers, Florida where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Lisa Spooner
- Alan Campbell
- Stacey Deffenbaugh
- Claire Lavezzorio
- Joshua Cole
- Allyson Rae
- Jason Dunning
- Justin Hobbs
How Much Does Kellie Burns Earn?
Burns approximately earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is Kellie Burns Worth?
As an anchor, Burns has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.