Doug Fernandez Biography
Doug Fernandez is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KOAT 7, serving as a co-anchor of Action 7 News Live at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. He has been working for the station since August 2002, after working for KCAL in Los Angeles as a reporter and fill-in anchor.
Doug Fernandez Age
Fernandez was born on May 18th, but has not disclosed the year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 50s, judging from his appearance. On May 18, 2018, Shelly Ribando, his co-worker, wished him a happy birthday via her Facebook account.
Doug Fernandez Height
Fernandez stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Doug Fernandez Family
Fernandez grew up in Fremont, California. His mother was born on July 3, 1935, and is 90 years old as of 2025. On July 3, 2025, he posted his mother on his Facebook account and wished her a happy 90th birthday. Even so, he has not disclosed more details about his parents. It is also unknown if Fernandez has any siblings.
Doug Fernandez Wife
Fernandez is a married man, but has kept information regarding his wife away from the public. He loves to spend time with his children, watch his beloved Oakland Raiders and Oakland A’s, and play golf while enjoying the beautiful New Mexico scenery.
Doug Fernandez Net Worth
Fernandez has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Doug Fernandez Salary
Fernandez earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Doug Fernandez KOAT 7
Fernandez is working at KOAT 7 alongside other famous KOAT 7 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Ron Burke
- Royale Dá
- Todd Kurtz
- Sasha Lenninger
- Cristiana Ramos
- Shelly Ribando
- Darlene Melendez
- Olga Breese
- Eric Green
- Byron Morton
Doug Fernandez Education
Fernandez joined the University of San Diego in 1981 after completing his high school education. In 1983, he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. While in college, he was involved with Sigma Pi Fraternity.
Doug Fernandez Career
Fernandez is working for KOAT 7, serving as a co-anchor of Action 7 News Live at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. In this role, he provides “Coverage You Can Count On” to all of New Mexico. Coverage You Can Count On is all about creating a difference in the everyday lives of New Mexicans, telling them, and showing them how the news impacts them and their families.
During his career at Action 7 News, Fernandez has covered a variety of stories. For instance, he was the only New Mexico anchor on the scene of the 2004 and 2008 Democratic National Convention, the 2004 and 2008 Republican National Convention, and the grand opening of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
Fernandez traveled to southeast Texas to broadcast the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Shuttle Columbia crisis, and was on-air for 3 days and over 16 hours to cover bosque fires in the summer of 2003.
Before KOAT 7 News, Fernandez worked for KCAL in Los Angeles as a reporter and fill-in anchor. He also served stations in Shreveport, Dallas, Fresno, Anniston, and Jackson.
Doug Fernandez Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Facebook and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 9K followers on Facebook and over 700 on X.