Wendi Nix Married Life, Husband, Children, Net Worth

Wendi Nix Married Life, Husband, Children, Net Worth
Wendi Nix (Credit: Wendi Nix/ Instagram)

If you are a sports lover then you surely know Wendi Nix. And if you don't know her, she is a sports reporter and anchor for ESPN.

Wendi's love for sports came through her father who was a football coach in both high school and college. Today, she has transformed her interest in her career and has assembled both fame and fortune from it.

How Did Wendi Nix Spend Her Early Life?

Wendi Nix was born in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina to very supportive parents who always motivated her to pursue her dreams. She was born in the year 1974, which makes her age 48 now. Her birthday is on September 17 and her zodiac sign is Virgo.

She attended Socastee High School in South Carolina and enrolled at Union County College after completing her senior year.

While she was there, Wendi went back to school to get her degree in sports broadcasting. Before enrolling in 1996, she successfully completed her studies at the University of Massachusetts.

Wendi was admitted to one of the most prestigious institutions and eventually graduated with a degree in sports management.

But Wendi persisted in returning to school and eventually enrolled at Wofford College. She remained devoted to sports, holding office as student body president and providing important support for the college golf team.

She followed a similar academic course of study, graduating with degrees in both economics and french before beginning her first job in broadcasting right away.

Who Is Wendi Nix Married To?

Wendi Nix has been married twice. After a failed marriage in the past, she is now married to Joe Ritchie, an entrepreneur.

Delving into her married life, she was initially married to the American baseball government and Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington. The ex-couple shared the wedding vows on December 5, 1998. 

Wendi was a scholar at the college of Massachusetts, Amherst when she commenced a relationship with Ben. And when the duo got married, they received a whole lot of attention in both their personal and professional life.

While they were married, they became parents to two children, two daughters.

Wendi Nix daughters

But as time passed, their married life turned sour which resulted in divorce. The duo decided to part ways in 2010 but are still in touch because of their kids.

Their daughters moved in with Wendi after their separation and Ben regularly visits their children.

Wendi is now blissfully married to Joe Ritchie. Her contemporary husband is even extra of a thriller than Wendi's personal life is. Aside from the fact that Ritchie is a dealer, enterprise & entrepreneur, nothing much else has been made public.

Wendi Nix husband

She opened up about her relationship with Joe through a picture posted on Twitter, which included her family, Dan Hicks, Trista Sutter, and Joe.

How Much Is the Net Worth Of Wendi Nix?

Wendi's estimated net worth is $2 million as a result of her years of work as an in-studio host. A yearly salary of about $800,000 is also paid to the NFL Live host.

Although she is a well-known broadcaster, none of her other financial details have come to light. We can still assume that Wendi has a solid financial background because she works for a huge network. 

Likewise, her ex-husband Ben Cherington has an estimated net worth of $3 million -$5 million. According to some reports, she received some alimony at the time of their divorce.