Reed Cowan Profile
Reed Cowan is an American Emmy Award-winning Anchor, Reporter, and Director working at KPIX5 as a news anchor and reporter. He began working at KPIX in 2022.
Reed Cowan Career
Cowan serves at KPIX 5 as a reporter for “CBS Evening News” and anchor for “CBS Bay Area”. According to his Instagram bio, he is also a SUNDANCE Filmmaker. He was the director of “The Other Side of the Lens” in the year 2009. He began his journalism career at KNEU Radio in Roosevelt, Utah where he served as a radio disc jockey. In addition to that, he spent some time working part-time at Fox’s KSTU in Salt Lake City, Utah where he served as an on-air reporter.
Cowan, later on, started working at KBAK-TV in Bakersfield, California where he served as an anchor. He also served as an anchor at WWTV based in Cadillac, Michigan. He left the station and joined KSL-TV in Salt Lake City where he served as the weekend morning anchor and reporter.
Cowan, later on, left KSL-TV for KTVX which is also based in Salt Lake City where he served as the anchor of Good Morning Utah. During his tenure at KTVX, he enclosed several stories including the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, the terrorist attacks of 9-11, the death of former President Ronald Reagan, the murder of Lori Hacking, and the fugitive stories of polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs. Cowan has received several awards including an Emmy Award and several Emmy Award nominations for reporting. Furthermore, he was the first LGBTQ anchor in Utah.
Reed Cowan Age
Cowan was born on July 24, 1972, in Roosevelt, Utah. He is therefore 51 years old as of 2023. He therefore celebrates his birthday on the 24th of July every year.
Quick Facts About Cowan
| Age | 51 years old as of 2023 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Gregory Abplanalp |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Reed Cowan Height
Cowan stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Reed Cowan Family
Cowan was born and raised by his parents in Roosevelt, Utah but he has not disclosed the names of his parents and siblings. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Reed Cowan Husband|Gay
Cowan is openly gay and has been happily married to Gregory Abplanalp since September 4, 2013. In spite of his being gay, he was previously married to Stephanie Swain Martinsen. During the time they were married, Stephanie and Cowan had a son called, Wesley who lost his life in 2006. However, the couple divorced, and Cowan e-united with Abplanalp whom he was dating before marrying Stephanie. Cowan and Gregory are also proud to be parents of their 3 adopted children. Whenever Cowan is not busy working, he enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends.
Reed Cowan Son|Death
Cowan and his ex-wife, Stephanie Swain Martinsen had a son called, Wesley who lost his life in 2006. Wesley Cowan lost his life after he fell from a horizontal set of monkey bars. After Wesley died, Reed started the Wesley Smiles Coalition which mainly focuses on raising money and building schools in Africa. In 2007, Cowan made a documentary called “The Other Side of the Lens” which was about his experiences after the death of his son as well as the emotions that he and his family went through for the loss of Wesley.
Reed Cowan Salary
Being one of the top journalists for KPIX5 Cowan earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Reed Cowan’s Net Worth
Cowan has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Director.
Reed Cowan Alleged extortion
Cowan demanded $20 million from Toronto-based WE Charity in April 2021. He demanded this amount for the destruction of his character as a public speaker, author, and journalist. However, the charity accused him of attempted extortion.
Reed Cowan KPIX5
Cowan is working at KPIX5 where he works alongside other famous KPIX5 anchors and reporters including;
- Amanda Starrantino
- Elizabeth Cook
- John Ramos
- Don Ford
- Len Ramirez
- Juliette Goodrich
- Justin Andrews
- Andrea Nakano
- Vern Glenn
- Dennis O’Donnell
- Gianna Franco
- Paul Heggen
- Darren Peck
- Jessica Burch
- Brian Hackney
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