Donna Pitman Profile
Donna Pitman is an American Emmy Award-winning Anchor and Reporter working for KMBC-TV/KCWE-TV in Kansas City, Missouri as a news anchor and reporter. She joined the station in June 2001, after working at WHOI-TV.
Donna Pitman Wiki
Full Name: Donna Pitman
Profession: Anchor and Reporter
Nationality: American
Education: The University of Missouri
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 1975
Age / How Old is Donna Pitman?: 49 years old as of 2024
Place of Birth: Independence, Missouri
Country: United States Of America
Height / How tall is Donna Pitman?: 5 feet 7 inches
Parents: Not Available
Husband: Cody
Children: Gabriel and Eila
Salary: $ 20,000 – $ 100,000
Net Worth: $100k – $1 Million
Donna Pitman Career and Education
Pitman is a proud alumnus of the University of Missouri, where she earned a Bachelor of Journalism, as well as a minor in Spanish in 1997. When it comes to her profession, Pitman serves at KMBC and KCWE as a reporter for the 5 and 6 pm newscasts on KMBC 9 News, and co-anchor for the “FirstNews” program.
Before joining KMBC, she was in Peoria, Illinois, working for WHOI-TV, a TBD-owned-and-operated television station, WHOI-TV. She stayed there for 2 years and 3 months, holding the position of News Anchor/Reporter, anchoring and reporting the weekend evening newscasts.
Pitman started her career in public radio at KBIA in Columbia, Missouri. She then left KBIA to work for KOMU-TV, where she was a “one-woman” band that shot, announced, composed and edited her stories. Later on, she now moved to Peoria, Illinois, to work for WHOI-TV.
The Kansas City Press Club has honored Pitman for her efforts. She and photojournalist Tim Twyman recently won a Silver Award for a story on a Vietnam Veteran whose recovery helped hundreds of other war victims. For the same piece, they were also nominated for an Emmy. She says that she is fortunate to have this profession since every day she meets new and interesting people, and picks up a new skill.
Pitman is a member of the Kansas City-based Permanent Memorial Day Committee, which honors veterans of all conflicts throughout the year. Also, she speaks at a number of fundraisers and schools throughout the year, works on Harmony’s advisory board, and participates in initiatives to promote the Truman Library, a treasure in Independence.
Donna Pitman Personal Life, Family, Parents, and Husband
Pitman is 49 years old as of 2024. She was born in 1975, in Independence, Missouri, United States. Her date and month of birth are unknown. Pitman stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 7 inches (1.70m). She was raised by her parents in Independence, Missouri, but she has not disclosed the names of her parents and it is not known whether she has any siblings.
Pitman is married to Cody and the couple takes pride in being “mom and dad” to their 2 kids, Gabriel (son), and Eila (daughter). Gabriel is 10 years old as of 2024 having been born in early 2014. The family is currently residing in Kansas City, and they are really happy to be there.
Donna Pitman Son’s and Daughter’s Illness
Pitman’s son, Gabriel was found to be having a rare illness, Glycogen storage disease type II (Pompe Disease) in the year 2016. Pitman’s daughter, Eila was also found to have the same disease in the year 2020.
Pompe is a rare condition where the body doesn’t make enough of an enzyme that helps break down sugar (glycogen) that feeds the muscles. As time goes on, the sugar builds up and can make the person very weak and, in the end, it can be fatal. Pitman and her husband, Cody, began a nonprofit called “Gabriel’s Gale.” Through this organization, they gather funds and spread awareness about Pompe, aiming to discover a cure within their children’s lifetime.
Donna Pitman Salary and Net Worth
Being one of the top journalists for KMBC 9 News, Pitman earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000. Pitman has an estimated net worth of between $100k – $1 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Donna Pitman KMBC 9 News
At KMBC 9 News Pitman works alongside
- Larry Moore
- Rob Hughes
- Bryan Busby
- Kris Ketz
- Cody Holyoke
- Kelly Eckerman
- Haley Harrison
- Lara Moritz
- Len Dawson
- Len Jennings
- Karen Kornacki
- Nick Bender
- Pete Grigsby
- Katie Horner
- Emily Holwick
- Neville Miller