Pat Shingleton

Pat Shingleton is a retired American weathercaster who spent 41 years at WBRZ. He was the QBRZ-Channel 2 top forecaster throughout his stint at WBRZ. Pat now works for WBRZ as a Community Service Ambassador. He served as a weathercaster for KQTV-TV in St. Joseph, Missouri, before joining WBRZ. After that, he moved to Baton Rouge before joining WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh.

We Play Baton Rouge, Hotline After Dark, and The Fifth Quarter are all produced by Pat Shingleton Productions. The National Association of Television Program Executives, The American Meteorological Society, and The National Weather Association are among the professional organizations to which the veteran journalist has belonged. Let’s look at his wife, children, work, net worth, and other details.

How Much Pat Shingleton’s Net-worth?

Pat Shingleton’s fortune stems primarily from his work as a journalist. Pat’s net worth is believed to be at $900,000. He previously worked for 21st Century Fox as a television news reporter in the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Florida area from December 2013 until December 2015.

Pat got a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in History and Broadcast Journalism at Louisiana State University from 2003 to 2007. He was also the Uplink EIC at Crawford Communications from September 2007 until May 2008. He also worked as a News Editor at WBRZ-TV from May 2005 to November 2007.

He left his job as a weatherman on January 29, 2021, to spend more time with his family and newborn grandson. He is currently employed as a community service ambassador by WBRZ. He has spent 40 years at WBRZ.

Pat got first place in the Breaking Weather category in 2011 after being recognized by the Louisiana Associated Press for his weather presentations. In addition, in 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2009, he was chosen best in the state. In 2006, Pat was honored with the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters’ Lifetime Achievement Award. Pat Shingleton Productions, where he produced, distributed, and syndicated shows such as We Play Baton Rouge, The Fifth Quarter, and Hotline After Dark, was founded by Pat.

Who is Pat Shingleton’s Wife?

Pat Shingleton Shields is a husband and father of two children. On February 17, 1979, Pat married Mabyn Kean Shingleton. Michael Stephen and Kathrine Kean, like their marriage, have two children. Mabyn is a specialist in the advertising industry from the United States.

Mrs. Shingleton has received numerous awards and honors. Outstanding Young Woman in America, Baton Rouge Woman of Achievement in 1983, Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1983 and 1984, and Young Men’s Christian Association are among the awards she has received. Pat has a son named Michael and a daughter named Katie Shingleton. Michael, the duo’s son, is a host on WBRZ-Channel 2 and frequently collaborates with Pat.