Ron Demers, KTIV Chief Meteorologist.
(SBA) - The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Upper Midwest Chapter will honor KTIV Chief Meteorologist Ron Demers at their upcoming Gold & Silver Circle Honors on October 19th prior to the chapter's regional Emmy® Award ceremony.
The Silver Circle honor is for individuals with 25+ years in the industry who have made a significant contribution to television well above and beyond that required by their job. That contribution can be in service to the industry, to NATAS, to the community, or to people training for a career in the field. Nominees answer to the highest standards of integrity and honor in all aspects of their personal and professional lives.
Ron's interest in broadcasting began in news. His first job was a part-time summer position at KAYL Radio in his hometown of Storm Lake, anchoring sports and weather, which eventually led to doing the news. While in college, Ron was news editor of the campus newspaper, worked at KWIT radio, and started an internship at KTIV all in the same year.
The KTIV internship turned into a part-time job as an editor in reporter. He quickly moved to a position of full-time reporter after his college graduation. Shortly after he began doing weekend weather. His interest in weather forecasting grew and he took the morning weather position at KTIV. In 1996, Ron became the Chief Meteorologist at KTIV.
"We are so proud of Ron's accomplishments and this recognition of his career," said KTIV Vice President and General Manager, Bridget Breen. "Ron's dedication to our viewers and leadership during severe weather are exceptional. Siouxland viewers have come to depend on his expert forecasting, and he has been an amazing friend and colleague to all of us here at KTIV. He is truly deserving of this honor."
For more information about the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences-Upper Midwest Chapter please go to
www.midwestemmys.org.
About KTIV: KTIV in Sioux City, Iowa began in 1954. KTIV is “Siouxland’s News Source,” serving the Siouxland tri-state area. With a commitment to excellence in journalism, KTIV provides its viewers in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota with accurate, comprehensive, and timely news coverage. KTIV’s mission is to inform, engage, and empower the Siouxland community by delivering high-quality news content across multiple platforms. KTIV is an affiliate of NBC, and carries the CW, Me-TV, CourtTV, Ion and Outlaw networks on its digital subchannels. KTIV is owned by Gray Local Media, Inc. For more information, please visit www.ktiv.com.
