Jeff Gianola Biography
Jeff Gianola is an American Anchor/Reporter/Meteorologist/Sports Reporter or Multimedia Journalist working for KOIN 6 serving as an anchor and reporter. He has been working for the station since August 1998 after working for KATU.
Jeff Gianola Age
Gianola is 68 years old as of 2023. He was born (Jeffrey William Gianola) on October 2, 1955, in San Diego, California, United States. Gianola celebrates his birthday on the 2nd of October every year.
Jeff Gianola Height
Gianola stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches and weighs 79 kilograms.
Jeff Gianola Family
Gianola was born and brought up in San Diego, California by his parents whose names are unknown. Gianola has not disclosed much about his family and childhood. It is also not known if Gianola has any siblings.
Jeff Gianola Wife
Gianola is married to Shannon Dugan. The couple got married on 24th June 1995. They are proud parents of three children. He was previously married to Marla McDonough but unfortunately, their marriage did not last. They had gotten married on 5th August 1978. The two had two kids together. Therefore, Gianola is a father of five and resides in Tigard.
Jeff Gianola Net Worth
Gianola has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he/she has earned through his/her successful career as an anchor and reporter.
Jeff Gianola Salary
Gianola earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jeff Gianola Career
Gianola works as the head news anchor at KOIN Local 6 based in Portland, Oregon. He has over 40 years of experience in the media industry. Initially, he worked as an evening anchor at KOIN 6. Prior to KOIN 6, he was tenured at KATU as an anchor and general-assignment reporter. He co-anchored the channel’s evening newscasts alongside Julie Emry during his tenure at KATU.
Gianola starred, wrote, and produced a lifestyle program known as Quick Tips for Easy Living on KOIN that aired Saturday afternoons. Additionally, he produced a documentary about Pietro Belluschi’s Life and Architecture, entitled No Perfect Answers. Gianola has been awarded two Emmys in honor of his “Is Portland Over?” series of reports and the Best Anchor Award in the Pacific Northwest.
Gianolla graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism. He actively volunteers for charity events in his community. He brought to light that he considers himself lucky to have raised his kids and grandkids there.
Other WTKR members include;
- Elizabeth Dinh
- Ken Boddie
- Jenny Hansson
- Emily Burris
- Wayne Havrelly
- Natasha Stenbock
- Kelley Bayern
- Josh Cozart
- Mary Loos
- Steve Pierce
- Adam Bjaranson
- Brenna Greene
- Jamie Hudson
Jeff Gianola Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 500 followers on Instagram.