Mark Ockerbloom is an American Emmy-Award-winning anchor, currently working as a co-anchor at Boston 25 News at 5:00, 6:00, 10:00, and 11:00 p.m. with his partner Vanessa Welch. He has received broadcasting awards from the Associated Press and The Society of Professional Journalists. Additionally, in 2010, Mark received a Boston/New England Emmy for Best News Anchor.
Age
Mark was born and raised in Winchester, Massachusetts. However, his exact date of birth is not yet confirmed.
Education
Mark is a BC High and Providence College graduate. Also, he is an active supporter of JDRF, Special Olympics Massachusetts, and Medfield Public Schools. He is also involved with the Pan-Mass Challenge in honor of his older brother Carl, who lost his battle with cancer in 2004.
Wife
Mark is married to his wife Marysia, they reside in Boston. Mark enjoys playing hockey, softball, fishing, and golf. An avid runner, Mark ran the 2002 Boston Marathon with his brother Carl. A memory he cherishes to this day.
Children |Kids
Mark and Marysia have three daughters, Allison, Juliana, and Alena. Current events always intrigue Mark. He knows firsthand the type of trust viewers place in their newscasters. Likewise, the passion with which they follow local news. From sports to politics, his depth of knowledge about the Boston area adds keen insight to many of the stories he covers.
Mark Ockerbloom Career
Before coming to WFXT, Mark anchored an evening sportscast and co-hosted a nightly sports show at NECN. Prior to returning home to New England, Mark worked at KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City where he was named Oklahoma’s Sportscaster of the Year. Moreover, Mark got his start as a TV sportscaster at WMUR-TV in Manchester, New Hampshire. Therefore, he has received broadcasting awards from the Associated Press and The Society of Professional Journalists. In 2010, Mark received a Boston/New England Emmy for Best News Anchor.
Mark is a BC High and Providence College graduate. Also, he is an active supporter of JDRF, Special Olympics Massachusetts, and Medfield Public Schools. Besides, he is also involved with the Pan-Mass Challenge in honor of his older brother Carl, who lost his battle with cancer in 2004.