Don Ford Profile
Don Ford is an American retired Emmy Award-winning Reporter, Photojournalist, and Multimedia Journalist known for having recently worked at KPIX 5 in San Francisco, California as a multimedia journalist and reporter. He worked at KPIX 5 from February 2011 to his retirement in August 2022. Ford has revealed about his retirement on his LinkedIn Page!
Don Ford Career and Education
Ford is a proud graduate of Del Mar College, where he spent 2 years (his field of study is unknown). When it comes to his profession, Ford recently served as a multimedia journalist and reporter at KPIX 5. In these roles, he was in charge of writing, shooting, and editing all of his own stories. Prior to this role, he served KPIX as a photojournalist (from August 2005 to January 2011), and as a news operations manager (from February 2001 to August 2005).
Prior to joining KPIX 5/CBS 5, he worked at KRON-TV where he served as a news photographer, DSNG, and Editor from 1981 to 2001. During his tenure at KRON-TV, he was in charge of demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships with all producers, reporters, as well as assignment editors. Before joining KRON-TV, he worked at KXTV where he served as a news photojournalist from July 1980 to December 1980.
Ford had previously spent about 9 months working at KOVR where he served as a news photojournalist from October 1979 to June 1980. He started his journalism career at KZTV in Corpus Christi, Texas where he served as a photographer and reporter. After college, he proceeded to work and live in Venezuela. While in Venezuela, he worked at Reynolds Aluminium’s Montaplan S.A. where he served as an assistant project planner.
Apart from his career as a journalist, he is also a photographer on his own and has received several awards from the Northern California Bay Area Press Photographers Association. Furthermore, he is also a twenty-time Emmy nominee and four Emmy Award winners. In addition to that, he was part of a team that won a National Emmy Award for their Breaking News coverage of the Oakland Riots following the shooting of Oscar Grant by BART Police in September 2010.
Since he started his journalism career, he has enclosed several stories including the Contra/Sandinista Civil War in Nicaragua, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, and the beginnings of the first Gulf War in the Middle East. Additionally, he was also the very first photographer into the San Bruno Pipeline explosion crater. Away from work, Ford also loves to spend some time as a volunteer as an assistant Scoutmaster to a large East Bay Troop.
Quick Facts About Ford
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Don Ford Age
Ford’s age is unknown for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Ford is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s.
Don Ford Height
Ford stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Don Ford Family
Ford was born and raised by his parents in the United States of America but he has not disclosed the names of his parents and siblings.
Don Ford’s Wife
Ford is happily married to his lovely wife whose information is not known by the public. The couple is blessed to be parents to their two grown children. Furthermore, the couple resides in the East Bay and loves to spend their free time together. Whenever he is not working, he enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends.
Don Ford Salary
Being one of the top multimedia journalists and reporters for KPIX5, Ford earned an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Don Ford’s Net Worth
Ford has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Reporter, Photojournalist, and Multimedia Journalist.
Don Ford KPIX5
Ford is worked at KPIX5 alongside other famous KPIX5 anchors and reporters including;
- Amanda Starrantino
- Elizabeth Cook
- Mary Lee
- Kenny Choi
- John Ramos
- Len Ramirez
- Juliette Goodrich
- Justin Andrews
- Andrea Nakano
- Vern Glenn
- Dennis O’Donnell
- Gianna Franco
- Paul Heggen
- Jessica Burch
- Brian Hackney
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