Chris May Profile
Chris May is an American Emmy Award-winning News Anchor currently working for KATV since joining the station in August of 2016. He currently anchors the evening newscasts at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. on KATV Channel 7.
Previously, he was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working for a CBS-owned-and-operated television station, KYW-TV. He stayed there for 8 years and 10 months, working as a Primary Evening News Anchor of the Eyewitness News. There, he was seen at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 11 pm.
Before that, he was in Boston, Massachusetts, working for a CBS-owned-and-operated television station, WBZ-TV/WSBK-TV. There he stayed for a year and a month, anchoring the evening newscasts, at 5 p.m. on WBZ, and at 9:30 p.m. at WSBK. There he won 6 regional Emmy Awards for his work as an anchor.
Before joining WBZ/WSBK-TV, he was working for WHDH-TV in Boston, Massachusetts for 7 years and 7 months. There he worked as an Evening News Anchor/Reporter, anchoring the 4, 5:30, and 11 p.m. newscasts.
He is a proud alumnus of Catholic High School in Little Rock, as well as Arizona State University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism in the year 1993.
May began his career in journalism in the year 1993 as a General Assignment Reporter for KATV, where he covered numerous newsmakers and events across the state. From the Whitewater investigation to tornado outbreaks to tomato festivals to the Arkansas Razorbacks’ 1994 NCAA basketball title, he covered it all. He quickly rose through the ranks to become the station’s evening news anchor, sharing the desk with Arkansas broadcast luminaries such as Ned Perme and Paul Eells.
Quick Facts About May
| Age | 51 years old as of 2021 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Lea |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
May has interviewed American presidents, foreign leaders, and politicians at all levels during the course of his 20 years career, as well as reporting from seven national election conventions. During natural disasters, he has delivered hours of uninterrupted coverage and has helped raise tens of millions of dollars for charity. From Ground Zero in New York to orphanages in rural Romania, his reporting has carried him all around the world.
Chris May Age
May is 51 years old as of 2021. He was born on September 30, 1970, in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. He, therefore, celebrates his birthday on the 30th of September every year.
Chris May Height
May stands at a height of approximately 5 feet, 8 inches(1.2m).
Chris May Family
Information regarding May’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Chris May Wife
May is in marriage with his lovely spouse, Lea. The couple takes great pride in being “mom and dad” to their 2 children, Mary Evelyn(daughter) born in the year 2010, and Owen(son) born in the year 2005. May likes spending time with his wife, as well as his children when he is not on his anchor’s desk.
Chris May Salary
Being one of the top journalists for KATV, May earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Chris May Net Worth
May has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a News Anchor.
Chris May KATV
At KATV May works alongside;
- Barry Brandt
- Steve Sullivan
- Renee Shapiro
- Beth Hunt
- Melinda Mayo
- Alyson Courtney
- Elicia Dover
- Todd Yakoubian
- Chris Kane
- Kyle Deckelbaum
- Ansley Watson