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Dan Ashley Biography
Dan Ashley is an American in the journalism field who works for KGO TV as an investigative reporter and anchor of ABC7 News at 5:00, 6:00 & 11:00 p.m. in San Francisco Bay Area News. He joined ABC7 in 1995. Previously Dan worked at WCBD-TV, an ABC affiliate, where he served as the primary investigative reporter and anchor between the hours of 6:00 and 11:00 p.m.
Dan Ashley Height
Ashley stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches
Dan Ashley Age
Ashley is 60 years old. He was born on August 29, 1963, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
Personal Life
Dan Ashley Relatives and Family
Ashley keeps away information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Dan Ashley Spouse and Children
Ashley is happily married to her loving wife Angela and together they have Ashley has two adult kids and three adult stepsons
Dan Ashley Education
Ashley earned her bachelor’s degree in arts in English and speech communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985.
Professional Life
Dan Ashley Career
Ashley works for KGO TV as an investigative reporter and anchor of ABC7 News at 5:00, 6:00 & 11:00 p.m. in San Francisco Bay Area News.
In 1995, Dan joined ABC7 as the 5:00 p.m. daily news anchor and investigative reporter. Associated Press, United Press International, and the Press Club of Atlantic City are just a few of the groups in the business that have praised Dan for his outstanding work.
At Durham, North Carolina’s WTVD, an ABC-owned television station, Dan made his television debut. Later, he served as the primary investigative reporter and anchor for WCBD-TV, an ABC station in Charleston, South Carolina, from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Dan is a prominent member of the community and sits on the boards of many deserving institutions, among them The Commonwealth Club.
The Bay Area Red Cross, The Oakland Symphony, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), The Contra Costa County Crisis Center, The First Tee, and the Bammies Music Foundation, where he also serves as president.
In addition, he organizes the yearly “Dan Ashley’s Friends of Camp Concord Golf Tournament,” which raises money for underprivileged kids to attend summer camp. More than 10,000 children have received full scholarships to summer camps because of Dan’s charitable golf event.
Dan has established the nonprofit “Rock the CASA Foundation” to generate money for the CASA organization and other charities through an annual performance.
Major superstars including Eddie Money, REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, Melissa Etheridge, Patti LaBelle, and Rick Springfield have performed at Dan’s charity concerts throughout the years.
Awards
Along with the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Dan has also won prizes from the Society of Professional Journalists chapters in New Jersey and Atlanta.
In addition to two Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in journalism and multiple Emmy Awards for Best Newscast and Individual Reporting, he has won other professional honors, including the coveted DuPont Columbia Award.
Dan Ashley Net Worth
Ashley has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Dan Ashley Salary
Ashley receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000
Dan Ashley Social Media
Ashley has active social media platforms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. He has a following of over 13K on Facebook, a following of over 1062 on Instagram, and a following of over 6K on Twitter.
KGO TV
At KGO TV, Ashley works alongside his fellow journalist and meteorologists;
- Reggie Aqui
- KUMASI AARON
- Larry Beil
- Chris Alvarez
- Ama Daetz
- Lisa Argen
- Spencer Christian