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Donna Pitman Biography
Donna Pitman is an American working in the field of journalism as a weekday morning anchor for First News on KMBC News 9. Additionally, she has worked as a reporter for KMBC for 24 years since 2001. She came to Kansas City after working in Peoria, Illinois, as an anchor and reporter for WHOI from April 1999 to June 2001.
Donna Pitman Height
Pitman stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Donna Pitman Age
Pitman keeps her birthdate and year away from the limelight. Thus, it is not when she celebrates her birthday. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.
Personal Life
Donna Pitman Relatives and Family
Pitman keeps information about her family and relatives out of the public eye. However, we will update this information as soon as it becomes available to the public.
Donna Pitman Spouse and Children
Pitman tied the knot with her husband, Cody, on June 25, 2010, as shown in a YouTube video posted on July 20, 2010, by KMBC’s official channel. In the video, she was explaining the reason for her absence at KMBC, stating that she was getting married. The couple has 4 children, including 3 sons and one daughter.
In 2016, Pitman’s son caught Pompe disease, which is where the body does not produce enough of the enzyme that breaks down glycogen, or sugar, that feeds the muscles; later on, the glycogen builds up and causes death. This inspired her and her husband, Cody, to start a nonprofit called “Gabriel’s Gale,” which raised money for awareness about the disease. In addition, in 2020 their daughter was diagnosed with the same disease. Aside from work, Pitman enjoys taking photos, listening to all angles in the perfect podcast, and reading good books.
Donna Pitman Education
Pitman received her diploma from Fort Osage High School before enrolling at the University of Missouri in 1993. In 1997, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Professional Life
Donna Pitman Career
Pitman works as a weekday morning anchor for First News on KMBC News 9. Additionally, she has worked as a reporter for KMBC for 24 years. When she is away from the anchor desk, she is in the field reporting stories that affect the Kansas City community. Her career began in Columbia, Missouri, then Peoria, Illinois, before returning to Kansas City. Her journalism work earned her recognition with two Kansas Association of Broadcasters Awards and three Emmy nominations.
At the start of the pandemic, Pitman reported from her home, connecting with others in the community. For instance, she reported about a woman from Lawrence, Kansas, who recycled broken plastic pieces and created artwork outside to brighten the neighborhood. In addition, she covered a director of a senior living center who stayed with their residents 24/7 with the staff during the first months of the pandemic.
Pitman loves her job because of the people she meets. She feels incredibly humbled to be trusted with sharing people’s stories. With people coming to journalism at either their highest or lowest moments, she feels that journalists and their platforms are responsible for representing those experiences accurately. Even though she enjoys meeting famous people, she is also excited to tell the stories of ordinary people achieving remarkable things.
Donna Pitman Net Worth
Pitman has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Donna Pitman Salary
Pitman receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which she earns working as an anchor and reporter for KMBC.
Donna Pitman Social Media
Pitman has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 7.8K on Facebook, over 415on Instagram, and 6.2K on X.
