Senior Meteorologist, Nexstar Weather Center with Nexstar Media Group
dallas, texas, united states
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Claim your profileJim Danner is a seasoned professional with a robust background in meteorology and sales, distinguished by his experiences in severe weather forecasting, storm chasing, and emergency management collaboration. His career has been marked by a commitment to excellence, whether it was enhancing the ratings of television stations nationwide or managing substantial investment portfolios in the oil and gas sector for discerning investors. Jim honed his meteorological skills at KENS-TV in San Antonio, Texas, gaining invaluable practical experience. His journey led him to Amarillo, TX, where he became a key member of the KAMR-TV news team and celebrated the birth of his daughter, Ashley. Jim's career path then took him to Minnesota, where he joined Kavouras, Inc., pioneers of the color weather radar technology integral to television broadcasting since the 1970s. It was here that Jim ventured into sales, successfully managing relationships with clients across nearly every state. In 2014, Jim returned to television, joining KEYE-TV and subsequently KVEO (formerly KGBT) in Harlingen, TX, where he continued to apply his expertise and passion for meteorology.






Communications, Meteorology at University Of St. ThomasGraduated: 1989