Who is Donna Pitman?

Donna Pitman is an experienced news anchor and reporter at KMBC 9 News in Kansas City, Missouri, where she co-anchors the highly acclaimed morning show “First News.” Donna Pitman holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri and has been with KMBC since 2001, after working in Columbia and Peoria. She is recognized for her compelling reporting, earning multiple Emmy nominations and awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters. Outside of her work, Donna and her husband, Cody, run the nonprofit “Gabriel’s Gale,” which raises awareness and funds for Pompe Disease, a condition that affects their children.

Donna Pitman’s age and birthday

Pitman was born in 1975 in Independence, Missouri.

Donna Pitman’s height and weight

Pitman stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 154 lbs (70 kg).

Donna Pitman educational background

Pitman earned a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri, where she majored in journalism and minored in Spanish.

Donna Pitman dating life, spouse and children

Pitman married Cody Pitman, and they have two children: a son, Gabriel, born in 2014, and a daughter diagnosed with Pompe Disease in 2020. They founded the nonprofit organization Gabriel’s Gale to raise awareness and funds for Pompe Disease, which impacts their children.

Donna Pitman nationality, parents and siblings

Pitman is American, born and raised in Independence, Missouri. As an only child, she lost her father when she was an infant and was raised by her mother.

Donna Pitman career

Pitman has built a distinguished career in broadcast journalism. She started her journey in public radio at KFBIA-FM in Columbia, Missouri, before transitioning to KOMU-TV in Columbia, where she refined her reporting skills. Donna then moved to Peoria, Illinois, where she worked at WHOI-TV for two and a half years, reporting and anchoring weekend newscasts. In 2001, she returned to the Kansas City area and joined KMBC-TV, where she has continued to excel as both a reporter and anchor.

At KMBC, Donna co-anchors the highly regarded morning newscast “First News” while also covering significant stories that impact the Kansas City community. Her work has earned her several Emmy nominations and awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters. Beyond her professional achievements, Donna is actively engaged in local community efforts, serving on the Permanent Memorial Day Committee in Kansas City and supporting the Truman Library in her hometown of Independence.

Outside of her journalism career, Donna and her husband, Cody, founded the nonprofit organization Gabriel’s Gale. The organization works to raise awareness and funds for Pompe Disease, a rare condition that affects their children. Donna’s commitment to both her work and her community has made her a highly respected figure in journalism.

Donna Pitman’s net worth and salary

She has a net worth of $360,000 and generates an annual salary of $72,000.

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