PERSONAL MOTTO

“The true measure of a man is not how he

behaves in moments of comfort and
convenience but how he stands at times of
controversy and challenges."
-Martin Luther King Jr.

Clay Anderson
Pepco Media Relations,
Meteorologist, Professor,
Motivational Speaker
Former NBC4 Weekend
Meteorologist
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Clay Anderson is a motivational speaker, master of ceremonies, and guest host for
special events across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. He speaks to more than
300 students each year, and participates in a mentoring program at PEPCO, the electric
energy utility company. At PEPCO, he currently serves as a Sr. Media Representative in
the Media Relations and Communications Department where he works with the
executive leadership team, and meets with community groups in the regional area.
Anderson draws upon both his military and media background to bring inspiring and
humorous words to audiences, both young and old. From forecasting weather for Air
Force One, and delivering news about Katrina to being a part of the weekend anchor
team in a top 10 market at the #1 station, Clay Anderson brings a wealth of information
to all the audiences he addresses.
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Broadcast Experience
Television and radio experience includes more than a decade of service in
increasingly larger markets:
WKEF-TV, Dayton, OH 1997 - 1999
WJLA-TV, Washington, DC 2006 -- 2007
The local NBC affiliate in Dayton, Ohio, a Sinclair Broadcasting company.
• Meteorologist for the local affiliate of ABC; Channels 7 and 8 covering the WKEF-TV is a top-50 market.
Washington DC metro region.
Chief Meteorologist
• WTOP radio weather broadcaster

WRC-TV, Washington 1999 – 2006
The local affiliate of NBC, a General Electric Corporation company. NBC-4 is a
top-10 market. WRC-TV is the number one news station in the market.
• Authority for all weather forecasting in the 13 county area of west central,
Ohio.
•Lead forecast authority for all significant weather. Manager and director of
four-member weather team, including technical and meteorological training.

Weekend Anchor, Meteorologist

• Broad-ranging authority for developing and producing the weekend OTHER TELEVISION EXPERIENCE 1995 - 1997
weather forecast including graphics, and effective use of the latest satellite KOLN/KGIN-TV in Lincoln, Nebraska and KRDO-TV in Colorado Springs.
technology.
•Local coverage of severe weather storms including Katrina, live-action
with Isabel, Ivan and numerous significant weather events.
• Saturday and Sunday broadcasts at 6am, 6pm and 11pm, in addition to
broadcast support during the weekday.
•.Weekend morning broadcasts include the break from national morning
NBC Today program.
• Community outreach and advocacy includes educational appearances,
master of ceremonies for organization events, and participation in national
programs such as Read Across America.
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Military Experience
United States Air Force military career spanning two decades and concluding as a
highly-skilled meteorologist. Results-oriented team leader adept at problem solving, with
strong communication, employee motivation and interpersonal skills.

• Air Force meteorologist.

• While stationed at Andrews Air Force Base provided detailed weather forecasts, briefings and observations for presidential
aircraft during the Reagan and Bush administrations.
• Briefed the crews of Air Force One on weather related matters as it related to presidential travels worldwide.
• United States Air Force Space Forecast Center meteorologist.
• While stationed at United States Space Command in Colorado Springs joined an elite group of meteorologists who forecast
changing conditions in outer space.
• Member of first group specially selected to technically write, direct and implement computer systems and programs for start
up of Space Forecast facility.
•Team member of numerous weather related military missions to ensure the protection and defense of the United States of
America.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
EDUCATION

National Association of Black Journalists

Chapman University, Master of Health Administration
American Meteorological Society
Bellevue University, Bachelor of Science, with honors
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
U.S. Air Force University, Associate Meteorological Technology
 Clay’s Weather Quiz

1) What is colder? Salt water or

fresh water?

2) Do green-house gasses heat

the atmosphere?

3) What storm creates the most

devastation: hurricanes or
tornadoes?
PERSONAL GOAL
“”To encourage the desire and pursuit of life-
4) How are Tsunamis formed?
long learning in children and young adults."
-CLAY ANDERSON