Bob Breck
Bob Breck | |
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| Born | Robert E. Zabrecky October 5, 1947 Hammond, Indiana, U.S. |
| Education | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Former chief meteorologist |
| Years active | 1971–2015 |
Robert E. Zabrecky (born October 5, 1947), also known as Bob Breck, is an American former chief meteorologist for WVUE-DT in New Orleans.
Early life and education
[edit]Robert E. Zabrecky was born on October 5, 1947, in Hammond, Indiana.[1] Breck claims an early childhood interest in meteorology after a third-grade report about snow.
Breck went on to pursue a degree in Meteorology and Oceanography from the University of Michigan. After receiving his bachelor's degree in December 1969,[2] he enrolled in the Marine Corps Reserve. In an effort to put his education to use, Breck appealed to an Indiana politician to fill a position in Florida monitoring hazardous weather conditions for Air Force fighter-pilot trainees.[3]
Career
[edit]Following his time with the Air Force Reserves, Breck's career in television began in 1971 at WTVT in Tampa, Florida where Breck learned from Roy Leep, the station's general manager.[2]
In 1973 Breck moved to Dayton, Ohio to work at WDTN-TV2 as Chief Meteorologist.[2] In 1978, after 5 years in this position he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana where he replaced Nash Roberts. Breck became Chief Meteorologist until he announced his retirement in 2015.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Bero, Times Correspondent Sue (2005-04-24). "Where are they now - Bob Breck". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ a b c "Bob Breck". www.fox8live.com. 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Walker, Dave (March 30, 2008). "Weatherman Bob Breck completes his 30th year on the air". Nola.com. Archived from the original on July 17, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2024.