Who is Dan Ponce?
Dan Ponce is an American TV journalist and radio talk show host, currently working with WGN-TV in Chicago and hosting a show on WLS-AM. Born on December 7, 1976, in Denver, Colorado, he is also the founder of the a cappella group Straight No Chaser. Ponce started his television career in 2005 and has a journalism background from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He later became a full-time member of Straight No Chaser after their album “Holiday Spirits” gained viral popularity, but eventually returned to his journalism career.
Dan Ponce age and birthday
Ponce was born on December 7, 1976, in Denver, Colorado, under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius.
Dan Ponce’s height and weight
Ponce stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (approx. 1.72 meters).
Dan Ponce’s educational background
Ponce earned a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Indiana University, where he also founded the a cappella group Straight No Chaser. He went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
Dan dating life, spouse and children
Ponce happily married Amy Levell, and they have a daughter.
Dan Ponce’s nationality, parents and siblings
Ponce is an American by nationality. His father, Phil Ponce, is a prominent television journalist who hosts “Chicago Tonight” on WTTW-TV. Dan has two siblings: an older brother, Anthony Ponce, a reporter and news anchor for NBC5 in Chicago, and a sister, Maria Ponce, who works as a photographer in Chicago.
Dan Ponce career
Ponce’s career has been both varied and impressive. He began his television journey in 2005 as a reporter and weekend anchor at WILX-TV in Lansing, Michigan. In 2006, he transitioned to ABC-owned WLS-TV in Chicago, where he worked as a general assignment reporter, further building his reputation in the industry.
In 2009, after the success of Straight No Chaser’s album “Holiday Spirits,” Ponce made the decision to leave ABC and join the a cappella group full-time. The group went on to perform hundreds of concerts and record several albums under the Atlantic Records label, marking a significant chapter in Ponce’s career.
Ponce eventually returned to his roots in journalism, joining WGN-TV in Chicago. He currently serves as a news anchor and reporter for the WGN Morning News alongside Lauren Jiggetts. In addition to his television work, Ponce also hosts a radio talk show on WLS-AM, further diversifying his professional endeavors.
Dan Ponce’s net worth and salary
He has a net worth of $5 million and generates an annual salary of $240,000.
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