Carl Quintanilla Biography

Carl Quintanilla is a prominent American journalist affiliated with CNBC. He serves as a co-anchor for both “Squawk on the Street” and “Money Movers,” aired from the New York Stock Exchange. Quintanilla earned a degree in political science from the University of Colorado Boulder and started his journalism career at The Wall Street Journal, focusing on economic issues. His work has earned him multiple awards, including an Emmy, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and a Peabody Award for reporting on Hurricane Katrina. Additionally, he has been a correspondent for HBO’s “Real Sports” and moderated the third Republican Party presidential debate in 2015.

Carl Quintanilla age and birthday

Quintanilla was born on September 10, 1970, in Midland, Michigan, making his zodiac sign Virgo.

Carl Quintanilla’s height and weight

Quintanilla stands about 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall and weighs around 165 pounds (75 kg). He has a slim build, with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Carl Quintanilla’s educational background

Carl Quintanilla studied at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1993. He also attended Los Alamos High School.

Carl Quintanilla’s spouse and children

Quintanilla is married to Judy Chung, a former television producer who currently serves as a product manager for Ralph Lauren. The couple married in 2005 and are parents to twin daughters, Ava Jane and Lily Anna, born in 2009. They reside in Bridgehampton, New York.

Carl Quintanilla’s parents and siblings

Quintanilla is the son of Robert Quintanilla.

Carl Quintanilla career

Early Career and Work at The Wall Street Journal: Carl Quintanilla began his journalism journey as a reporter and columnist for the Daily Camera in Boulder from 1991 to 1993. During the summer, he also gained experience as an editorial assistant for NPR in Washington, D.C. From 1994 to 1999, Quintanilla worked as a staff reporter for The Wall Street Journal, where he covered topics such as airlines, manufacturing, and economic issues. He also contributed a weekly column focused on workplace matters.

Career at CNBC and NBC: In 1999, Quintanilla joined CNBC, taking on various roles, including co-anchoring “Squawk Box” and “Squawk on the Street.” He became a correspondent for several CNBC programs, reporting on major events like McDonald’s expansion in China. Between 2010 and 2015, Quintanilla expanded his presence at NBC, serving as a substitute anchor for both weekday and weekend editions of NBC Nightly News and as a co-host of the Today Show.

Documentaries, Special Reports, and Moderating Debates: Carl Quintanilla has been involved in producing documentaries and special reports, notably covering Hurricane Katrina, work that earned him an Emmy Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and a Peabody Award. In June 2014, he joined HBO Real Sports as a correspondent, where he presented stories on various topics. Additionally, on October 28, 2015, Quintanilla served as one of the moderators for the third Republican Party presidential debate.

Carl Quintanilla net worth and salary

He has a net worth of $9 million and generates an annual salary of $3 million.

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