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Billie Sundgren Tewalt Profile
Billie Sundgren Tewalt is an American news director who is currently working at KTVF News. At the station, she serves as a news director.
Billie Sundgren Tewalt Age
Sundgren has not revealed the date, month, or year she was born. However, we will update this information as soon as it is available. However, judging from her appearance she might be in her 60s.
Billie Sundgren Tewalt Height
She stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Billie Sundgren Tewalt Family
Sundgren Tewalt has neither disclosed the names of her parents nor her siblings as she likes to keep her personal life private. However, we will update this information as soon as it is available.
Billie Sundgren Tewalt Husband
Sundgren Tewalt is happily married to her husband Jim. She has, however, not revealed any information regarding her husband and whether they have children or not. Research is ongoing and we will update this information as soon as it is available.
Billie Sundgren Tewalt Biography
Billie brings almost 20 years of experience in the world of broadcast journalism. Her experience and passion for Fairbanks shine through in everything she does. In May 2021, Sundgren-Tewalt returned to KTVF as News Director of its NBC, CBS, and My Network/MeTv affiliated television stations and digital platforms in Fairbanks, Alaska. Billie said, “While I may have taken a hiatus from the world of news, I am excited to be back and see how far this news team can go.
My experience in news gathering is second nature to me, and while we have a young team in the newsroom, I am looking forward to bringing almost two decades worth of new knowledge, community insight, and a whole lot of passion and drive to provide the best local news coverage.” “Billie’s respect for news and knowledge of our community and state is unmatched.
We are so excited to welcome Billie back to lead our newsroom and know she will continue to emphasize local coverage with high-quality reporting. She is the perfect fit to lead and grow our team,” said General Manager, Christine Fry.
Billie Sundgren Tewalt Career
Sundgren-Tewalt is a lifelong Alaskan with her time spent in the Fairbanks/North Pole area. Billie spent 17 years at KTVF, working her way up from cub reporter to News Director. Upon her departure in 2012, she spent two years working as the Executive Communications Specialist for the Fairbanks North Borough’s Mayor’s Office. In 2014 her life took a different turn and she decided to enjoy a semi-retired lifestyle with an emphasis on being a Grandma to her two grandsons. She found her way back to KTVF in 2019 as a local sales assistant and event planner.
“I feel I’ve come full circle. I spent so much of my professional life at the station that it was a natural fit to come back and I felt like I was coming ‘home’”, says Billie when asked about her return to KTVF. With her transition back into the newsroom, she said, “It was a little bit hectic. It was a huge challenge after working from home for more than a year.
There was even some breaking news due to an unexpected late snowstorm and our schools were going to be closed. And just like that, I found my niche and me and my team got the information out to the community.” Billie is proud of her Inupiat Eskimo heritage. Her favorite pastimes are fishing, camping with her husband, Jim, and bonfires. She’s an avid home baker and is currently trying to master the Macaron.
Billie Sundgren Tewalt Salary
She has an estimated annual salary of $30,000 to $80,000 from her career at KTVF News.
Billie Sundgren Tewalt Net Worth
Sundgren Tewalt has an estimated annual net worth of $ 1 million to $5 million earned from her career as a Sports director.
Billie Sundgren Tewalt Social Media Platforms
Sundgren Tewalt is very active on her Twitter, and Facebook pages. She has 2.5k followers on Twitter not official and 29.7k followers on Facebook.
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