A native of Indianapolis, Justin graduated from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology and Climatology. He also has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Tourism, Conventions and Event Management from Indiana University.
Justin began his broadcasting career while attending Ball State for WIPB in Muncie as its weekly forecaster for Newslink Indiana. He also had a weather internship at WISH-TV in Indianapolis in the summer of 2007. Justin is an active member of the American Meteorological Society and an active Skywarn storm spotter.
Justin's passion and career path started early when he was only in kindergarten when he would give the weather to his family and friends with his own weather board. Some of his favorite memories include staying up late with his grandmother waiting for the first snowflake to fall. While winter weather is very fascinating to him, his true passion is severe weather. Justin has been chasing severe weather for over 10 years. The past two summers he has taken monthly trips to the Great Plains to better understand Mother Nature. Justin says this is what drew him to Lawton.
In his spare time, Justin enjoys working out and playing tennis and golf. He loves watching movies and has an ever-growing DVD collection. He is an avid Indy Racing League fan and attends several races. Of course, one of his favorites is the Indianapolis 500. His favorite team of all time is the Super Bowl XLI Champion Indianapolis Colts. However, his favorite thing to do is storm chasing and photographing weather and nature.
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:58 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:58:49 GMT
SNYDER, Okla_Another wheat field fire in Kiowa County for the third straight day. Volunteer fire crews were called to the scene about five miles southwest of Snyder a little after 10 this morning. Luckily,
Another wheat field fire in Kiowa County for the third straight day.
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:45 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:45:39 GMT
LAWTON, Okla_A check on a registered sex offender in Lawton led to the arrests of three people on drug charges today, it happened just after 1 p.m. at a home near 7th and Dearborn. Lawton police said they
A check on a registered sex offender in Lawton led to the arrests of three people on drug charges today, it happened just after 1 p.m. at a home near 7th and Dearborn.
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:02 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:02:05 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY –The House of Representatives voted recently to significantly reduce the backlog of bridges needing repair or replacement in Oklahoma. "Road and bridge funding is not only a safety issue,
The House of Representatives voted recently to significantly reduce the backlog of bridges needing repair or replacement in Oklahoma.
Thursday, May 24 2012 5:44 PM EDT2012-05-24 21:44:09 GMT
LAWTON, Okla_The City of Lawton has removed advisory notices for area lakes because of hazardous levels of blue-green algae.In a memo, city officials said, because of recent changes in laws, tests which
The City of Lawton has removed advisory notices for area lakes because of hazardous levels of blue-green algae.
Thursday, May 24 2012 5:26 PM EDT2012-05-24 21:26:54 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY_The Oklahoma House failed to pass a $6.8 billion general appropriations bill to fund the state government The vote on the bill was split down the middle 47-47, falling short of the 51 votes
The Oklahoma house has narrowly approved a $6.8 billion general appropriations bill to fund state government, avoiding the need to return for a special session.
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