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John Elway’s Ex-Wife Janet Elway Bio; Her Net Worth 2022

John Elway’s Ex-Wife Janet Elway Bio; Her Net Worth 2022

Facts of Janet Elway

Full Name:Janet Elway
Birth Date:February 17, 1961
Age:63 years
Gender:Female
Country:United States
Horoscope:Aquarius
HusbandKevin Kretzmar
DivorceJohn Elway
Net Worth$1 million
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlonde
Birth PlaceSeattle, Washington
StatusMarried
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
EducationWoodrow Wilson High School, Stanford University
KidsJuliana Elway, Jessica Elway, Jordan Elway, Jack Elway
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Janet Elway is popular as a world-class swimmer at Stanford University. But she came into the limelight as the ex-wife of a former American Football quarterback, John Elway.

Early Life of Janet Elway

On February 17, 1961, Janet Elway was born Janet Buchan in Seattle, Washington, United States.  In the Washington region, she was raised by her parents. By nationality, Janet is American and belongs to the white ethnicity. She completed her high school education at Woodrow Wilson High School located in Tacoma.

She enrolled at Stanford University located in Stanford, California. In the year 1983, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from there. She joined the swimming team at University & announced as a world-class swimmer over there.

Janet Elway’s Relationship With Her Ex-Husband

Previously Janet Elway was married to her husband John Elway who is a famous American Football quarterback. The couple began dating each other when they were studying at Stanford University. In the year 1984, the couple exchanged wedding vows when John entered the NFL.

Janet Elway with her ex-husband John Elway in their wedding picture
Caption: Janet Elway with her ex-husband John Elway in their wedding picture (Photo: Pinterest)

From their relationship, the former couple was blessed with four children Juliana Elway, Jessica Elway, Jordan Elway, and Jack Elway. Also, her daughter Jessica is a student at Stanford University while Jordan studies at Virginia University.

Jack and Juliana enrolled in high school in Cherry Creek. The couple ended their marriage in the year 2002 after 18 years of being married. In the year 2003, they finalized their divorce.

Divorce Settlement With Her Husband

Janet got a good amount of money after her divorce settlement from her previous husband, John. From the money received from the divorce settlement, she opened her home to charitable fundraisers which she received in the settlement.

Janet Elway with her ex-husband during their dating days
Caption: Janet Elway with her ex-husband during their dating days (Photo: Pinterest)

Her house is about 17,000 square feet in size. Janet’s current husband Kevin Kretzmar is the president of Centennial-based Safe Money and a branch manager for Summit Brokerage Services.

What is the Net Worth of Janet Elway?

Celebrity ex-wife Janet Elway has an estimated net worth of around $1 million as of 2022. She has earned this hefty from her career and divorce settlement. On the other hand, her ex-husband John has an estimated net worth of more than $145 million.

Janet Elway in a charity program with her friends
Caption: Janet Elway in a charity program with her friends (Photo: Pinterest)

Her present husband might earn an annual salary of $110,000-$180,000 as a financial advisor. She planned to open her home to charitable fundraisers with money that she received during the divorce settlement. Similarly, the house is built on 17,000 square feet of land.

Her Ex-Husband Career

Her ex-husband John is an American former quarterback. He is the general manager and president of football operations for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played an entire 16-year professional career with the Denver Broncos.

Janet Elway's ex-husband John Elway
Caption: Janet Elway’s ex-husband John Elway (Photo: Pinterest)

In early 1999, he had recorded the most victories by a starting quarterback and statistically was the second most prolific passer in NFL history.

He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the year 2004 in his first year of eligibility. After that, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000.

Janet Elway Current Husband Kevin Kretzmar

Currently, Janet is happily married to her husband Kevin Kretzmar. After their divorce from her ex-husband John, she married Kevin. Janet is living a happy life with her husband.

Janet Elway with her present husband and their kids
Caption: Janet Elway with her present husband and their kids (Photo: Pinterest)

On the other hand, her previous husband is also happily married to Paige Green.

Career

  • During her university days, Janet Elway was a swimmer. For her university team, she won six state championships.
  • She has won six state championships in the 500-yard freestyle, 200 individual medleys, and two in relays
  • In the year 1979, she won a gold medal in 400-meter IM in World University Games in Mexico City.
Janet Elway's ex-husband John Elway giving interview
Caption: Janet Elway’s ex-husband John Elway giving an interview (Photo: Pinterest)
  • Then, she led the first national women’s swim title in 1980 for Stanford.
  • Similarly, she has a national record in 400-meter IM. Also, she was a high-point winner in the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) meet.
  • In the year 2015, she was inducted into the hall of fame for Tacoma-Pierce County Sports and Pacific Northwest Swimming.
  • Now, she is working on a fundraiser for YMCA summer camps to help needy kids.

FAQs of Janet Elway

How did Janet Elway become popular?

Janet is popular as a world-class swimmer at Stanford University.

Where was Janet Elway born?

On February 17, 1961, Janet Elway was born in Seattle, Washington, United States.