Jeff Kolb Biography
Jeff Kolb is an American journalist working for KDFW FOX 4 as a sports anchor and reporter since joining the station in May 2019. Previously, he worked as a weekend sports anchor and reporter at KOKI FOX23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for 3 years.
Jeff Kolb Education
Kolb joined Emerson College in 2008 after finishing his education at The Providence Country Day School. In 2012, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism. While in college, he won the 2012 Emerson College Pitcher of the Year and was on the Dean’s List. He played Division III baseball and was a GNAC Academic All-Conference Player from 2009 to 2012.
Jeff Kolb Career
Kolb works for KDFW FOX 4 as a sports anchor and reporter. During his time at the station, he has been involved with all areas of the station’s sports coverage, frequently hosting and co-hosting the station’s nightly 30-minute sports show, Free4All. He also anchors the weekend sportscasts, travels to report on the Dallas Cowboys, and tells enterprise sports feature stories.
After graduating from college, Kolb landed his first job as a sports writer and video storyteller at a small-town newspaper in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He then worked at TV stations in Alpena, Providence, Tulsa, and Dallas. During this time, he told sports stories at the recreational, youth, high school, college, and pro levels.
Kolb had a front-row seat to the historic shutdown of the sports world in March. He has also broadcast multiple crucial moments of leagues and teams returning to action. He filed reports on an unparalleled NFL Draft and Cowboys season with fans allowed inside AT&T Stadium, the inauguration of the Texas Rangers ‘ brand-new ballpark, the PGA’s first event in Fort Worth, and a neutral-site World Series at Globe Life Field with fans.
Kolb covered historic NBA and NHL bubble seasons, including virtual reports on the Dallas Stars’ run to the Stanley Cup Final. He also broadcast FC Dallas leaving the MLS is Back Tournament after a COVID-19 outbreak and a college and high school football season withstanding constant postponements and cancellations.
Kolb has received multiple awards during his career, including an Edward R. Murrow regional Award for best sports reporting. He won that award after looking into how two football teams were using helmet sensor technology to make the game safer. The Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters honored him for best feature reporting. He received the award for telling the story of a woman who went to great lengths to donate a kidney to prominent college basketball coach and Texan, Billy Gillespie.
Jeff Kolb Age
Kolb was born on May 11, 1990, in Rhode Island, United States of America. He is 36 years old as of 2026. Kolb celebrates his birthday on May 11th. On May 11, 2026, he posted a photo of himself on his Facebook account and captioned it, “Last night of 35 was postcard perfect. Sunset in Florence. Cheers to the start of year 36. In Hebrew, the word for “life” is “Chai” and it’s associated with the number 18…Here’s to embracing the adventure and everything that comes with it this year…”
Jeff Kolb Height
Kolb stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Jeff Kolb Family
Kolb is a native of Rhode Island, 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 Kolb has any siblings.
Jeff Kolb Wife
Kolb is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. He enjoys cooking, eating, traveling, spending time with his friends and family, as well as playing baseball, tennis, and basketball during his free time.
Jeff Kolb Net Worth
Kolb has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Jeff Kolb Salary
Kolb earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.