Troy Dungan Biography
Born in Hillsboro, Texas, Troy Dungan is an American meteorologist who worked as the chief weather anchor at WFAA-TV in Dallas, Texas for 30 years.
He graduated from Baylor University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree. He later went to receive private meteorological training from the National Engineering Science Company in Houston.
Dungan is the spokesman for ‘Santa’s Helpers’, which provides thousands of toys to needy children throughout Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.
Troy Dungan Age
Dungan was born on November 17, 1936. He is 83 years old as of 2019.
Troy Dungan Family
During his career, Dungan kept information regarding his background private. His parents are not known and it is also not known whether he has any siblings.
Troy Dungan Wife
Dungan is married to his wife Janet Dungan. There is no more information about his wife. The couple has three children together namely; Leah, Dana, and Wyn-Erin.
Troy Dungan WFAA-TV
Dungan joined WFAA-TV, in Dallas on July 19, 1976, as a chief weather anchor. He worked at the station for 30 years and July 19, 2006, marked his 30th anniversary with WFAA-TV.
Since his 30th anniversary, Dungan presented the weather only during News 8 at Six. Pete Delkus took over his duties at News 8 at Five and The News 8 Update (10 p.m.).
This move was to facilitate the transition from Dungan to Delkus as chief meteorologist/weather anchor for WFAA-TV. His last day at the station was on July 18, 2007.
Prior to joining WFAA-TV, Dungan had begun his career at KWTX-TV in Waco, Texas in 1958. He also worked at, KTRK-TV in Houston, CBS O&O WCAU in Philadelphia, and ABC O&O WXYZ-TV in Detroit.
Troy Dungan Awards and Recognition
Dungan was named by the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association as the Best Television Weathercaster, eight times. He was also named by the Dallas Observer as the Best Television Weathercaster five times.
He received the Knight of the Press Award as well as the Katie Award by the Dallas Press Club.
Troy Dungan Net Worth
Dungan has an estimated net worth of around $1.5 million.
