Andy Banker Profile
Andy Banker is an American Emmy Award-winning Anchor and Reporter working for FOX 2 – KTVI in St. Louis, Missouri as a weekday reporter and weekend anchor. He joined the network in July 2002.
Andy Banker Education
Banker graduated from Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville, Illinois, and then attended the University of Illinois Urbana in Champaign. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana.
Andy Banker Career
Banker serves at FOX 2 News as a morning co-anchor of the Sunday and Saturday newscasts. Also, he serves as a weeknight reporter. Before Banker joined FOX 2, he worked for ABC 30 News – KDNL-TV in St. Louis, Missouri. He spent 8 years there (1994-2002) working as a news reporter and weekend news anchor. Banker worked for stations in Dayton, Ohio; and Champaign, Illinois as a news anchor/reporter before going to KDNL.
Besides working for FOX 2, Banker also works for the Rams at the Edward Jones Dome as the stadium announcer. Banker holds several Associated Press (AP) awards, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and an Emmy Award for his work as a reporter and anchor throughout his journalism career. The Illinois Associated Press has named Banker “Best Reporter” four times.
Banker is a strong volunteer in the community. Among other charities, he has been volunteering with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He formerly served as an honorary Chairman of the Walk to Cure Diabetes.
Andy Banker Age
Banker’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Banker is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Quick Facts About Banker
Age | Not Available |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Not Available |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Andy Banker Height
Banker stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m).
Andy Banker Family
Banker was born and raised by his parents in the United States of America but he has not disclosed the names of his parents and siblings.
Andy Banker Wife
Banker has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. It is therefore not known if Andy is engaged to someone or whether he is married. It is also not known if he has any children.
Banker is an avid fandom of the Fighting Illini, Blues, and Rams – he can be found rooting for the teams during his free time. Also, he likes spending his spare time listening to music – specifically the music of Bruce Springsteen, John Hiatt, and Jay Farrar.
Andy Banker Salary
Being one of the top journalists for FOX 2 – KTVI, he earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Andy Banker’s Net Worth
Banker has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Andy Banker Illness
In around August 2014, Banker went MIA (missing in action) from his newscasts and his fans wondered where he went. It was reported on FOX 2 News that he was recovering from a bacterial infection that impacted his organs. However, he recovered and he is now in good health.
Andy Banker FOX 2 News
At FOX 2 News Banker works alongside;
- Patrick Clark
- Mike Colombo
- Elliott Davis
- Margie Ellisor
- Daniel Esteve
- Tim Ezell
- Vic Faust
- John Fuller
- Dan Gray
- Ty Hawkins
- Chris Hayes
- Chris Higgins
- Kelley Hoskins
- Jasmine Huda
- Angela Hutti
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