About
Meteorologist, researcher, broadcaster and educator with work spanning operational weather forecasting, severe convective storms and professional meteorology.
Background
The archived biography records an unconventional route into meteorology: beginning in television as a sportscaster in North Dakota, moving to KELO in 1985 as a newsman, and later becoming chief meteorologist. It also records teaching Physical Climatology and Meteorology at South Dakota State University.
Education
- St. John's University — B.A.
- Mississippi State University — M.A.
- South Dakota State University — Ph.D.
Professional service
The archived biography describes national and international professional work, including presentations to the European Meteorological Society and Forum International de la Météo, participation on an expert panel at the 2009 World Climate Conference in Geneva, and service as AMS Commissioner on Professional Affairs.
Selected honors from the archived site
- Emmy Award, Best Weathercast — 2010
- National Weather Association, Broadcaster of the Year — 2001
- International Association of Broadcast Meteorology, Award for Excellence in Meteorological Broadcasting — 2011
- Multiple first-place Best Weathercast awards from the Northwest Broadcast News Association and South Dakota Associated Press
The complete professional record is available as a PDF.
Download résumé (PDF)Video Archive
Selected broadcast and weather video from the site archive.
Contact
Jay Trobec, Ph.D.
For professional, meteorological, research, and media inquiries:
drjay@trobec.netThe business card contains additional KELOLAND Media Group contact information.
