Who is Dan Ashley?
Dan Ashley is an American journalist who is working for KGO-TV as a news anchor on ABC7 News at 5:00, 6:00, 9:00 & 11:00 p.m. and a reporter. He joined the station in 1995. Upon joining the station in 1995 he initially served as the weekday news anchor at 5:00 p.m. and as an investigative reporter. It was in 1996 that he was upgraded to anchor the 6:00 and 11:00 broadcasts thus replacing Richard Brown in addition to his 5:00 p.m. newscasts. Also, he is a singer, leader, and songwriter for his own Americana Rock band.
Dan Ashley Date of Birth / Age
Ashley was born on the 29th of August 1963 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He is 59 years old as of 2022.
Dan Ashley Height
Ashley stands at a height of approximately 5 feet and 7 inches tall.
Dan Ashley Parents and Siblings
Ashley was born and raised in the U.S. He manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
Dan Ashley Spouse(Wife)
Ashley has been married to his wife for over 2 decades. Even so, he has for a long time been keeping details regarding his wife private. Nonetheless, the information will be updated once available.
Dan Ashley Kids / Children
Ashley has two adult sons, Parker and Bennette, and three adult stepsons. However, we will update this information once more details concerning this are available.
Dan Ashley Education
After completing his high school education, Ashley joined the University of North Carolina. Later, he became its graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Speech Communication.
Dan Ashley Career
Ashley works for KGO as a news anchor on ABC7 News at 5:00, 6:00, 9:00 & 11:00 p.m. and as a reporter. He joined the station in 1995. Upon joining the station in 1995 he initially served as the weekday news anchor at 5:00 p.m. and as an investigative reporter. In 1996, he was upgraded to anchor the 6:00 and 11:00 broadcasts thus replacing Richard Brown in addition to his 5:00 p.m. newscasts. Also, he is a singer, leader, and songwriter for his own Americana Rock band.
During his quarter-century as a journalist, he broadcasted news stories in the world, country, and the Bay area. Further, he broadcasted the “March of the Living” with Bay Area massacre survivors from Poland and from the Marine Corp basic training at Camp Pendleton in San Diego. Also, he has provided coverage from New Hampshire and South Carolina for the national poll and from Iowa for the nation’s congress.
Throughout his career, he has gained numerous awards such as g the prestigious DuPont Columbia Award and two Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in journalism. To boot, he has earned numerous Emmy Awards for Best Newscast and Individual Reporting.
Moreover, his work was acknowledged by several industry organizations counting the Press Club of Atlantic City, Associated Press, and United Press International. To boot, he was awarded by the New Jersey and Atlanta chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Nonetheless, his TV career debuted in Durham, North Carolina at WTVD which is the ABC-owned television station in Durham. Later, he went on to serve the ABC affiliate in Charleston, WCBD-TV within which he was the anchor at 6:00 and 11:00 p.m. and a lead investigative reporter.
Furthermore, he works on the boards of directors of numerous worthy organizations counting The Bay Area Red Cross, and The Commonwealth Club. Third, The First Tee, The Oakland Symphony, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and The Contra Costa County Crisis Center. Else, he is the president of the BAM Music Foundation.
On top of that, he annually hosts the “Dan Ashley’s Friends of Camp Concord Golf Tournament.” The charity amasses money that is utilized in sending deprived kids to summer camp. Via his golf charity, over 10000 children have been sent to camp with all expenses settled.
Further, he generated the non-profit “Rock the CASA Foundation.” The charity raises money via a yearly concert to benefit the CASA organization among other charities. Throughout the years, his charity has featured weighty headliners such as Patti LaBelle, Rick Springfield, Cheap Trick, REO Speedwagon, Eddie Money, and Melissa Etheridge.
Dan Ashley KGO-TV
Ashley works with KGO-TV where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Michael Finney
- Jobina Fortson
- Zach Fuentes
- Julian Glover
- Liz Kreutz
- Dion Lim
- David Louie
- Lyanne Melendez
- Mike Nicco
- Karina Nova
How Much Does Dan Ashley Earn?
Ashley approximately earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is Dan Ashley Worth?
As an anchor, Ashley has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.