Deon Guillory Biography
Deon Guillory is an American journalist working for WAFB as an anchor and reporter since joining the station in February 2022. Previously, he was the main anchor at WVLA-TV in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for 3 years.
Deon Guillory Education
Guillory joined Xavier University of Louisiana in 1998 after finishing high school in New Orleans. In 2002, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism.
Deon Guillory Career
Guillory works for WAFB as an anchor and reporter. He also delivers consumer investigative reports and had a franchise titled “Recall Roundup,” where he would break down the biggest food and product recalls of the week. He is thrilled to live and work in South Louisiana, where he grew up.
Guillory previously worked as the main anchor at WVLA-TV in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for 3 years. He also spent 2 years anchoring the morning news at WLTX-TV. Moreover, he was an anchor, reporter, and producer at WJBF News Channel 6 in Augusta, Georgia.
Guillory spent a year as the main anchor and investigative reporter at WHSV in Harrisonburg, Virginia, before moving to Georgia. He was a reporter and producer for WWBT-TV NBC 12 in Richmond, Virginia, for 12 years. He also produced for Hearst Television, Pappas Telecasting, and Time Warner Cable.
Guillory was a part of the team that filed reports in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. That is an unforgettable moment for him, and he credits it for making him the journalist he is today. He has always dreamed of becoming a journalist and was always the most talkative student in his classes. He is affiliated with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
Deon Guillory Age
Guillory was born on February 17th in Opelousas but has not yet disclosed the year he was born. However, he might be in his 40s. Guillory celebrates his birthday on February 17th, as evidenced by his X bio, captioned “Born February 17.”
Deon Guillory Height
Guillory stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Deon Guillory Family
Guillory grew up in South Louisiana but has managed to keep his personal life out of the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known whether Guillory has any siblings.
Deon Guillory Wife
Guillory is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. During his free time, he enjoys reading, movies, fitness, food, music, and sports, particularly the Saints. The Pels, Southern, and LSU. Janet Jackson is his favorite musician.
Deon Guillory Net Worth
Guillory has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Deon Guillory Salary
Guillory earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Deon Guillory WAFB
Guillory is working at WAFB, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Greg Meriwether
- Elizabeth Vowell
- Gabriella Mercurio
- Matt Venezia
- Ethan Tuttle
- Jared Silverman
- Henry Blakes
- John Eads
- Jacques Doucet
- Jeff Morrow