Jake Gadon Biography
Jake Gadon is an American journalist working for KOVR CBS13 as the sports director since he was promoted in January 2025. He joined the station in November 2022 as the lead sports anchor. Previously, he worked for KOAA-TV in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for 3 years.
Jake Gadon Education
Gadon joined the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication at Arizona State University in August 2012 after finishing his education at Old Saybrook Senior High School. In May 2016, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism. While in college, he was involved with Cronkite News, Sun Devil Sports Network, Kappa Alpha Order, and the Walter Cronkite Sports Network.
Jake Gadon Career
Gadon has worked for KOVR CBS13 as the sports director since he was promoted in January 2025. Upon joining the station, he initially worked as the lead sports anchor. He always brings the same energy and devotion to every sporting event he covers, whether he is on the field, in the press box, or from the studio.
Gadon broadcast the back-to-back NBA MVP Nikola Jokic with the Denver Nuggets and recently, the Colorado Avalanche and their run to the Stanley Cup. He previously worked for KOAA-TV in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for 3 years.
Gadon began his stint at KOAA as a weekend sports anchor and reporter and was later promoted to sports director. He launched his career at KOSA-TV in Midland-Odessa, Texas. While in Texas, he had a firsthand experience of the magic of Friday Night Lights as he covered the historic Permian Panthers & Midland Lee Rebels.
Over the course of his career, Gadon has been honored for his work, including a Sportscaster of the Year Award from the Colorado Broadcasters Association and multiple Texas Associated Press Awards for Best Sports Anchor & Sportscast.
Jake Gadon Age
Gadon was born on September 25, 1993, in Connecticut, United States of America. He is 32 years old as of 2025. Gadon celebrates his birthday on September 25th. On September 25, 2023, he posted a photo of himself on his Instagram account and captioned, “…THANK YOU to everyone who reached out & wished me a happy 30th birthday 🎂 Truly blessed to have some amazing people in life 😊…birthday #celebration #love #happy #fyp #30 #dirty30 #30andthriving.”
Jake Gadon Height
Gadon stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Jake Gadon Family
Gadon is a native of Connecticut but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Gadon has any siblings.
Jake Gadon Wife
Gadon is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. As an avid skier, he looks forward to exploring Lake Tahoe after spending multiple years in the Rocky Mountains. A self-deemed pizza and chocolate chip cookie connoisseur, he is always on the lookout for new local restaurants and bakeries.
Jake Gadon Net Worth
Gadon has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Jake Gadon Salary
Gadon earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Jake Gadon KOVR CBS13
Gadon is working at KOVR CBS13, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Brady Halbleib
- Ashley Williams
- Bryan Scofield
- Nina Burns
- Carmela Karcher
- Charlie Lapastora
- Ryan Nelson
- Molly Riehl
- Ashley Sharp
- Brandon Benitez