Who is Shannon Brinias?
Shannon Brinias is an award-winning journalist working as a Co-Host of KRDO Newsradio’s Morning Drive, which airs Monday through Friday at 4:30 AM and 9 AM. She has been working with the network since September 2017. Previously, Shannon worked as a main evening news anchor at KOVR CBS 13 in West Sacramento, California. Before that, She worked as an evening news anchor at KKTV 11 News in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Shannon Brinias Date of Birth/ Age
Brinias was born in the United States 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.
Shannon Brinias Height/ Weight
Brinias is 5 feet and 7 inches tall on average and has a healthy weight.
Shannon Brinias Parents and Siblings
Shannon was born and raised in the United States by her loving and caring parents. Most of her family’s relatives live in the Denver and Arkansas Valley regions. She however manages to keep information regarding her parents, siblings, and extended members of her family away from the limelight. We will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Shannon Brinias Spouse/ Husband/Partner/Dating
Brinias is happily married to her husband and they are blessed with one daughter. They currently reside in northwest Colorado Springs with their dog, Lacey. Brinias has not disclosed her husband’s identity but the information will be updated once available.
Shannon Brinias Kids/ Children
Brinias and her husband are blessed with a beautiful daughter. They have not shared much information about her but we will update this information once more details concerning this are available.
Shannon Brinias Career
Shannon is an award-winning journalist working as a Co-Host of KRDO Newsradio’s Morning Drive, which airs Monday through Friday at 4:30 AM and 9 AM. After working for almost 13 years as a reporter for Colorado news stations, Shannon has won four top awards from the Colorado Broadcasters Association for Best Television News Anchor Team. She has also been nominated for eight Emmy Awards in the categories of news writing, reporting, and anchoring. Her team at KRDO Newschannel 13 was the recipient of the 2019 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in the small market television category.
Shannon began her broadcasting career as an intern at KSTF in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She later worked in Cheyenne, Reno, Spokane, Seattle, Denver, Portland, and Sacramento. She worked as an evening news anchor at KKTV in Colorado Springs for six years from 2006–12. After that, she was hired as an anchor at KOVR CBS 13 in West Sacramento, California. In 2017, she moved back to her hometown of Southern Colorado. While there, she worked as a Marketing Communications Consultant for the State Compensation Insurance Fund.
Shannon Brinias Achievements
Shannon has covered many of Southern Colorado’s most iconic stories, such as the Hayman Fire, the New Life Church shooting, the 2019 Bomb Cyclone, and the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Denver. She conducted interviews with First Lady Laura Bush, country music artist Garth Brooks, and movie actors Steve Buscemi, Sylvester Stallone, and Kevin Costner. She even had a small role in Buscemi’s film. In addition, Brinias had positions with several state organizations in California. She oversaw the public information department for the $79 million Interstate-80 SMART Corridor Project in the East Bay region.
Through her ties with numerous non-profits, Brinias developed a specific interest in giving back to the community. Both the Colorado Springs Business Journal and the Colorado Springs Gazette recognized her as a Woman of Influence and Best Emcee. She led Girl Scout troops for eight years, chaired numerous special event fundraisers, volunteered for more than twenty years as a Junior League member, and served as an area board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Given that her niece is a heart donor recipient who is currently thriving, she is an outspoken advocate for the work of Donate Life America and the American Heart Association. When she is not working, Brinias likes to play tennis, golf, and skiing. She also likes to upcycle and do DIY projects around the house and on the community garden plot at St. Francis Church.
How Much Does Shannon Brinias Earn/ Salary
Shannon earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is Shannon Brinias Worth/ Net Worth
As a television host, Shannon has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.
Shannon Brinias X Handle
Brinias is active on X @ShannonBrinias, Facebook, Instagram @shannon.brinias, and other social media platforms. You can also reach her via email.