Shon Gables Biography
Shon Gables is an American Anchor and Reporter working for CBS46 serving as a weekday 4 pm, 6 pm, and 11 pm anchor. She has been working for the station since March 2018 after working for KTBS – TV.
Shon Gables Age
Gables is 52 years old as of 2023. She was born on the 13th of April 1971 and celebrates her birthday every year on the 13th of April.
Shon Gables Height
Gables stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Shon Gables Family
Gables has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Gables has any siblings.
Shon Gables Husband
Gables is happily married to Anthony Robinson who is her third husband and the couple made their marriage official in 2009. She was previously married to Peter Klamka and together they had a child. They broke up after Gables accused Peter falsely leading to his arrest but the judge ruled in favor of Peter and fined Shon instead.
Gables’ first husband was Bryan Abrams, a 1990s R&B band member. The couple officiated their marriage in 1992 soon after they met in a Miss Black OU Pageant. According to Shon, Abrams left her when he discovered she was pregnant. Shon has three children among them being Ryan M. Abrams and Peyton Anne.
Shon Gables Net Worth
Gables has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Shon Gables Salary
Gables earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Shon Gables Education
Gables attended the University of Oklahoma in August 1988 where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics in May 1992. While studying, she was an Investigative Reporter and Editor and was also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. Additionally, Shon was in the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Southeast Chapter.
Later, she joined Louisiana Tech University in August 2017 where she graduated with a master’s of business administration in business and commerce degree in May 2019. At Louisiana Tech University, Shon was in the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Society and Golden Key International Honor Society.
Shon Gables WCBS | CBS New York Career
Gables worked at WCBS | CBS New York as a Morning News Anchor and Correspondent from 2003 to 2006. While at WCBS | CBS New York she covered various special reports including the 2003 NYC Transit strike and the blackout, and the Historic New York City Subway Centennial Celebration. Shon also covered the Memorial of the Twins Tower, the Republican National Convention, the Statue of Liberty reopening, and the Summer Olympics bid.
Shon Gables Black Enterprise Business Career
Gables worked for Black Enterprise Business Report, a Nationally syndicated television show, focusing on consumer finance and the biggest newsmakers on Wall Street from January 2007 to January 2010 before joining WFAA-TV. While there, she wrote and anchored “Salute to Harlem,” while in New York which investigated Harlem’s economic development, social impact, and future. Additionally, Shon was privileged to interview Texas-based Bishop T.D. Jakes, President Barack Obama, BET co-founder Shelia Johnson, Hillary Clinton, and Time Warner Chairman Richard Parsons.
Shon Gables Career
Gables works for CBS46 serving as a weekday 4 pm, 6 pm, and 11 pm anchor with Blair Miller since March 2018. Before joining CBS46, she served as a Primary Evening News Anchor and Investigative Reporter for KTBS – TV from August 2016 to March 2018. Previously, Shon served as a Morning and Noon News Anchor and Reporter for WFAA-TV in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area from January 2010 to October 2014. Initially, she served as a Producer, Event Host, and Motivational Speaker at Shon Gables Productions, LLC. from January 2006 to January 2008.
Before joining WCBS | CBS New York, she worked for WDIV in Detroit as a morning anchor and reporter. Shon also worked for the American Cancer Society’s Southwest Michigan Division as a spokesperson and this motivated her to produce a breast cancer awareness two-hour special. In addition to this, she emceeds television specials such as The Tunnels to Towers Run and “Salute to NYC Schools: Truman High School. She also hosted a program and participated in the run in honor of Sept. 11, 2001, New York firefighters who died.
From WDIV, Shon moved to KVSP in Oklahoma City where she served as a news director. From KVSP in Oklahoma City, she moved to KWTV in Oklahoma City where she worked as an anchor, reporter, and producer. Additionally, Shon served as a Reservist of the United States Army for seven years and covered the issues affecting the US military Tinker Air Force Base. She began her career in Wichita, Kansas at KWCH where she anchored the station’s public affairs program.
Shon Gables Awards
Gables is an Emmy nominee and received the 2017 Louisiana Broadcasters Prestige Award for best election coverage, and a variety of National Association of Black Journalists awards. She also received a Lee Evans Outstanding Journalist Award and was recognized with the 2003 New York City Excellence in Media Award by the Harlem Chamber of Commerce.
Additionally, Gables received an American Women in Radio and Television’s Gracie Award, a National Black Achiever in Industry Award, and was one of Network Journal’s 40 under 40 Black Achievers. She also served on an all-boys public school in the Bronx, New York on the board of Eagle Academy.
Shon Gables CBS46
Gables is working at CBS46 where she works alongside other famous CBS46 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Rebekka Schramm
- Harry Samler
- Emily Gagnon
- Rodney Harris
- Fred Campagna
- Ella Dorsey
- Jennifer Valdez
- Allen Devlin
- Meghan Packer
- Gurvir Dhindsa
- Tracye Hutchins
- Rick Folbaum
Shon Gables Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 77.4k followers on Instagram.