About Us
The Storm Report was launched March 1, 2005, when Dan Holiday, Brandon Ivey, Eric Burris and Justin Potts signed-on the first daily “extreme weather” radio feature. The four meteorologists and forecasters launched The Storm Report. The syndicated update was heard on 33 stations on its very first day on the air.
The Storm Report was designed to target weather fans across the country — people who are fascinated with Mother Nature’s extremes.
Each feature begins with captivating extreme weather stories. It is followed by unusual weather-related events that occurred on this day in history. Then, it concludes with a severe weather outlook, targeting areas that are under the gun for storms.
Today, The Storm Report is aired on more than 70 affiliates radio stations. It is not only heard in “Tornado Alley”, but from the west coast of Washington State to the eastern shore of New York.
Recently, TheStormReport.com launched a podcast so that weather enthusiasts who cannot hear it locally, can download it onto their computer.
Our Staff
Title: President and Co-Founder of The Storm ReportLocation: Kansas City, Missouri
Biography:
Dan Holiday was raised on a farm, east of El Dorado, Kansas. Throughout his childhood he built his own radio and weather station in his bedroom and began practicing his passion for a career. While in high school, Dan got his first job at KOYY Radio as an afternoon announcer. Since that time, he has worked at several radio stations including eleven years at KZSN-FM as mid-day on-air host and music director. By 2003, Dan and co-worker Brandon Ivey were presented the Kansas Association of Broadcasters first place award for the audio production of “Caught In The Path”, a radio program dedicated to severe storm safety. In 2004, Dan moved to Kansas City to join KFKF-FM as the afternoon personality. In 2006, he earned certification as a Broadcast Meteorologist through Mississippi State University. Dan is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society. When he isn’t on the air or forecasting weather, Dan enjoys watching NASCAR, college basketball and chasing tornadoes.
To send Dan and e-mail, drop a line to: danholiday@thestormreport.com.
Title: The Storm Report Severe Weather Outlook ForecasterLocation: Wichita, Kansas
Biography:
You might say that the fascination of weather has always been in Brandon Ivey’s blood, although he first caught the passion for severe weather and tornadoes after the April 26, 1991 tornado outbreak in Kansas and Oklahoma. At the age of 16, Brandon was reading almost every book he could find about weather. That same year, he began researching and chasing severe storms but did not become heavily involved in the documentation of weather events until 2001. He is represented by Breaking News Video Network (BNVN) and supplies video of unusual weather to The Weather Channel, CNN, CBS and was featured on ABC’s Good Morning America. In 2006, Brandon earned his Broadcast Meteorology Certification and in ’07, and a degree in Geosciences through Mississippi State University.
To send Brandon an e-mail, drop a line to: brandonivey@thestormreport.com.
Title: The Storm Report RewindLocation: Overland Park, Kansas
Biography:
Born and raised in Chicago — the Windy City — Gene’s interest in such things came early when his mom pointed out a tornado as it moved through a nearby suburb. An almost lifelong broadcaster, he worked part-time for Chicago TV and radio stations while still in high school. As an adult, he spent time at radio stations in Carbondale (Illinois), Madison (Wisconsin), and Nashville. He now works full-time as an engineer for a Kansas City television station. Along with his daily weather updates, Gene also does commercial voicework from his home studio.
To send Gene an e-mail, drop a line to: genedavis@thestormreport.com.
Title: The Storm Report Tropical ForecasterLocation: West Palm Beach, Florida
Biography:
As a child, Eric was petrified of the afternoon storms that Florida is well known for. He would run and hide.
“I still remember the weatherman coming on TV and talking about the storms. I knew if he said it would be ok, then it would be.” That’s the whole reason Eric wanted to be a weatherman: to help people be safe when the skies darken.
Eric’s greatest television achievement to date was covering Hurricane Charley in Orlando, when it took a turn for the worse. “I’m living my dream, and enjoying the heck out of it!”
Eric received his education from Mississippi State University. In 2007, he earned the Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society.
In his free time, Eric loves taking care of his saltwater fish. He also has a very strong musical background, and loves helping out with marching bands, and cheering on his younger brother Jason, who is a member of the Boston Crusaders Drum And Bugle Corps.
To send Eric and e-mail, drop a line to: ericburris@thestormreport.com.
