Joe Schmit Profile
Joe Schmit is an American Anchor/Reporter/Writer working for KSTP as a sports director and professional speaker in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has been working with the station since January 2010.
Joe Schmit Career
Schmit works for KSTP-TV serving as a Sports Director and Professional Speaker. Previously he worked as a keynote speaker in Joe Schmit Speaks for 23 years. From July 2009 to September 2011 he worked for Sun Country Airlines as a media, and marketing consultant for two years. At John T. Petter Foundation he was president for one year. From 1985 to 2006 he worked at KSTP-TV as news anchor/sports director. Additionally, he worked for WBAY-TV as a sports director for four years.
Joe has mentor committed to advocating for a number of community organizations. He is at the top of his list Big Brothers and Big Sisters. He was also a past president and board member of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Twin Cities. The organization through the Joe Schmit Celebrity Golf Tournament, which had a 16-year run and he has raised over $3 million.
He won the Jim Kelly Distinguished Service Award from Big Brothers and Big Sisters in 2000. In 2001, a winner of the Odyssey Award for commitment to youth mentorship. Joe was also honored as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) Community Leader of the Year in 2005. He has contributed time to many other charitable organizations and past president and board member of the Fairway Foundation and has contributed time to many other charitable organizations.
Schmit worked for KCRG-TV as a weekend sports anchorin Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and WKBT-TV in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He attended Seymour High School where he obtained his High School Diploma. As for his education, he attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where he graduated with a degree in Mass Communications.
Joe Schmit Age
Schmit was born on November 13, 1980, in Seymour, Wisconsin, USA. He is 41 years old as of 2022. Schmit celebrates his birthday on November 13 every year.
Joe Schmit Height
Schmit stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 12 inches.
Joe Schmit Family
Information regarding Schmit parents and siblings is under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Joe Schmit Wife
Schmit got married to his wife Laura Sahr Schmit who chaired the main campaign for VEAP. The couple are with three children daughters Natalie Thomas Schmit, Gaby Schmit, and a son. He lives together with his family in Bloomington.
Joe Schmit Salary
Being one of the top Sports Director and Professional Speaker for KSTP, Schmit earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Joe Schmit’s Net Worth
Schmit has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor/Reporter/Writer.
Joe Schmit Cancer
Schmit was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma and immediately began treatment after the diagnosis in May 2006. In 2008, the cancer remission after a number of chemotherapy sessions. Since surviving the disease, he has been using his platform to spread awareness and contribute to community projects that help those battling cancer.
Joe Schmit Book
Schmit released his book called Silent Impact: Stories of Influence through Purpose, Passion, & Persistence On January 31, 2014.
Joe Schmit KSTP
Schmit is working at KSTP where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Chris Long
- Darren Wolfson
- Kelsey Christensen
- Hanna Conway
- Renée Cooper
- Brittney Ermon
- Ellen Galles
- Callan Gray
- Tom Hauser
- Ben Henry
- Jay Kolls
- Joe Mazan
- Richard Reeve
Joe Schmit Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Schmit is active on his social media accounts. He has about 4.9K followers on his Facebook Page, about 2.3k followers on his Twitter account, and around 1.4k followers on his Instagram account.