Ron Demers Biography

Ron Demers (pronounced [dəmars]) is an American journalist who is the chief meteorologist at KTIV in Sioux City, Iowa. Demers grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa and graduated from Briar Cliff College in 1992 with a major in mass communications and a minor in music. Ron learned meteorology at the Mississippi State University and was awarded the Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society in 1998. He started his work at KTIV while he was in college as an intern. Demers has been Chief Meteorologist since 1996.

Ron Demers Career

Ron’s interest in broadcasting began in news. His first job was a part-time summer position at KAYL Radio in Storm Lake anchoring sports and weather, which eventually led to doing the news. While in college, Ron was a news editor of the campus newspaper, worked at KWIT radio, and started an internship at KTIV all in the same year.

Ron Demers Age

Details about Ron’s date of birth are not known therefore it is not known when he/she celebrates his birthday. He likes to keep his personal matters away from the public eye making it difficult to know his age, hence this information will be updated as soon as it’s available.

Ron Demers KTIV

KTIV’s internship turned into a part-time job as editor and reporter, which led to his full-time reporter job on graduation. Shortly thereafter, Ron started doing the weekend weather. His interest in the weather grew and he took the morning weather position at KTIV. Of course, now Ron is Chief Meteorologist and Weather Anchor of Channel 4 News at 5, 6 and 10 pm. Demers graduated from Briar Cliff College in 1992 with a major in mass communications. Ron did his meteorology training through Mississippi State University and was awarded the coveted Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society in 1998.

Ron Demers Wife

Both Ron and his wife are Siouxland natives. Ron was born and raised in Storm Lake, IA, while Katie is from Sioux City. She is a reading specialist in Sioux City and also graduated from Briar Cliff. Ron and Katie are the proud parents of four kids.

Ron Demers The Sioux-lebrity meteorologist

KTIV’s Chief Meteorologist Ron Demers tops the 2019 Sioux-lebrity category in the Siouxland’s Choice Awards.

Everyone sees Demers as a weatherman, but many might not know that wasn’t his original career goal. He graduated from Briar Cliff College in 1992 with a major in mass communications. He has worked in print media, radio and broadcast news. Demers was even the editor of the campus newspaper during college.

When you switched from news to meteorology, did you ever think that move would eventually land you the title of Sioux City’s no. 1 Sioux-lebrity?

Demers: “I guess I did not. I have to admit I didn’t even think about that at the time. When I go out and talk to kids I tell them not to close themselves off to what they think they want to do. When I first started, I didn’t think the weather was going to become my career and my life. As it turns out, after going through all the math and science and becoming a meteorologist, that’s what it has become. When people see me now, they think ‘weather’ right away. When I was young, would I have thought that? No, not at all. It is my life now.”

What do you think makes you stand out most in the community?

Demers: “You are always trying to connect with the viewer. You know, it’s a great honor when you are nominated for Emmys and that kind of thing, but if I just have a viewer come up to me and say, ‘I appreciate the job you do, I like what you do for Siouxland,’ that’s a great feeling for me. That’s why I do it. If somehow I’m connecting with them and they can give a little love back, it is a wonderful relationship and I think I have had that for years.”

KTIV meteorologist Ron Demers
KTIV meteorologist Ron Demers is shown at the Sioux City, Iowa, television station Monday, Feb. 11, 2019.

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To what do you credit this win?

Demers: “It’s kind of cool. I grew up in northwest Iowa, in Storm Lake, so I’ve always lived in Siouxland. I feel like I know what viewers are wanting out of a weathercast when they watch the news. If I’m somehow able to tell them the best way I can what’s coming weather-wise and they can connect with me on that, I think that’s the connection we have.”

What does the win mean to you? How does it make you feel?

Demers: “It’s a good feeling. I think in this day and age with social media, there can be a lot of hate that goes around, honestly. Anytime you can get people doing the opposite and lifting people up in any which way, it’s a wonderful deal. The fact that people chose to vote for me…hey, I’ll take love anytime people are willing to give it. It’s lovely.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Ron Demers

Who is Demers?

He is one of America’s best-known and loved journalists.

How old is Demers?

Her age information is not available.

How tall is Demers?

Her height information is not available.

Is Demers married?

He is married to his beautiful wife Katie who is a reading specialist in Sioux City .

How much is Demers worth?

His net worth is under review.

How much does Demers make?

His earnings are unknown.

Where does Demers live?

Information on where he resides is unavailable.

Is Demers dead or alive?

He is alive and healthy

Where is Demers now?

He anchors at storm team four.

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