Biography of Sam Nichols
Sam Nichols is an American journalist who currently serves as the chief meteorologist for KTAB-TV, the CBS affiliate in Abilene, Texas, where he has served as a meteorologist for twenty years.
Nichols has been voted “Favorite TV Weather Person” at the Abilene Reporter-News Reader’s Choice Awards several times. In addition, he received the “Bell” award for outstanding media coverage of educational issues by the Texas Retired Teachers Association.
Sam retired from coaching women’s basketball after 33 years in 2007. He has been head coach of women’s basketball at McMurry University for the past 12 years. He retired as the most winning women’s basketball coach of all time in McMurry University history. Sam was subsequently named to the McMurry University Athletic Hall of Honor in 2017.
He is the founder and president of Basketball Smiles, a 20-year-old initiative that offers free basketball courts in inner cities in the Bahamas. Sam was designated a Paul Harris Fellow in 2013 “in recognition of the tangible and meaningful support offered to advancing better understanding and friendlier relationships among the peoples of the world.”
In 2018, Sam competed in Dancing With the Abilene Stars and won Best Costume Design. He also appeared in the Abilene Opera Association’s West Side Story presentation in 2019.
Sam received the Kiwanis Community Caring Award from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Abilene in August 2019 for his efforts with Basketball Smiles. Additionally, he was named 2019 Honorary Volunteer of the Year for the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Hearts for the Arts by the Abilene Opera Association in October.
Sam and his wife Sandy are both members of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee and are involved in various local charitable initiatives.
Sam Nichols Age
Nichols managed to keep his personal life out of the spotlight, so he didn’t disclose his exact age and date of birth. Therefore, it is unclear when he celebrates his birthday. We promise to update you as soon as the information becomes available.
Sam Nichols’ Wife
Nichols is happy married for his wife Sandy. The couple is very private about their marital affair hence has not disclosed information about their children. We promise to update you as soon as the information becomes available.
Sam Nichols family
Nichols managed to keep information about his parents and siblings out of the spotlight. However, we promise to update you as soon as the information becomes available.
Sam Nichols Net Worth
Nichols have an estimate net worth from among $1 million – $5 million. His income is mainly from his successful career as a broadcast meteorologist.
Sam Nichols Salary
Nichols earns an approximate value annual salary from among $40,000 – $110,000 from his current position at KTAB.