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Jay Trobec
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 Unlike my colleagues – who claim they decided on a weather career during childhood – I started my television career very differently. I was a sportscaster in North Dakota, and then moved to KELO to be a newsman in 1985. I never imagined I would still be here 20+ years later, and still be working with several of the great colleagues and friends I met the first time I walked into the "KELOLAND" building.One of the most rewarding parts of my work as chief meteorologist is that I have been able to participate in professional organizations nationally and internationally. I have done several presentations before the European Meteorological Society and France’s "Forum International de la Météo." I was on one of the expert panels at the World Climate Conference in Geneva in 2009. Currently, I am the Commissioner on Professional Affairs for the 14-thousand member American Meteorological Society, which means I oversee five boards and the society’s certification programs. Over the years, I have been extremely fortunate to become friends with many television weathercasters and atmospheric scientists from across the country and around the world. They are some of the most fascinating people one could ever meet. My formal credentials include the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation from the American Meteorological Society, and National Weather Association Broadcast Seal of Approval. My diplomas are from St. John's University (B.A.), Mississippi State University (M.A.), and South Dakota State University (Doctorate in Atmospheric, Environmental, and Water Resources). In my spare time, I enjoy playing and refereeing soccer. But away from work my favorite activity is “Dad” – to daughters Amanda and Karissa; along with my wife, Rebecca. Awards: Emmy Awards, "Individual Excellence - Weather Anchor," National Television Academy, Upper Midwest Chapter, 2006, 2004 and 2001. Emmy nominations in 2007, 2005 and 2002. "Best Weathercast," medium market, Northwest Broadcast News Association (MN, WI, NE, SD, and ND). First place 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, and 2007; Award of Merit 2000, 2003 and 2004. "Best Weathercast," South Dakota Associated Press, First place 2004, 2000, and 1999. "Broadcaster of the Year," National Weather Association, 2001. E-mail Jay "Weather or Not" - Storm Center Blog |
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