Sheryl Coonan Biography
Sheryl Coonan is an American journalist working for WJRT as a morning reporter at ABC12 News since joining the station in April 2022. Previously, she worked as a live on-air spokesperson for the home shopping industry.
Sheryl Coonan Education
Coonan joined Central Michigan University when she finished her high school education. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. While there, she reported for CM Life Newspaper. Next, she joined Wayne State University where she graduated with a Master’s degree in Journalism. There, she was involved with the Wayne State University Communications Graduate Student Association.
Sheryl Coonan Career
Coonan works for WJRT as a morning reporter at ABC12 News. She has been passionate about storytelling, TV, and news ever since she was young. After graduating college, she worked as a TV show host on Detroit Public Television, served a magazine in New York City, and FOX2 Detroit. She also worked as a reporter at Cable15, ONTV News, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, and multiple other digital and print publications.
Coonan worked for Fortune 500s and startups where she operated public relations, social media, human resources, and internal and external communications. Passionate about linking with people, she has always enjoyed live TV and worked as a live on-air spokesperson for the home shopping industry. In the home shopping industry, she was invited into thousands of homes through TV.
Sheryl Coonan Age
Coonan has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 40s. Coonan celebrates her birthday every May 26th as evidenced by WJRT’s birthday shoutout on May 26, 2023, via their Facebook account.
Sheryl Coonan Height
Coonan stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.

Sheryl Coonan Family
Coonan grew up in Bay City and Beaverton. Mary Reed, her mother, celebrates her birthday every December 6th as evidenced by her Instagram post on December 6, 2023, captioned “Happy birthday to my wonderful mommy and bestest bestie!” Even so, she has not disclosed more information about her parents, especially her father. It is also not if Coonan has any siblings.
Sheryl Coonan Husband
Coonan is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. During her free time, she loves to pop into her family’s Irish pub, spend time with family and friends, and try out new restaurants. She also explores her passions for fashion, wellness, beauty, travel, and yoga.
Sheryl Coonan Net Worth
Coonan has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Sheryl Coonan Salary
Coonan earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Sheryl Coonan WJRT
Coonan is working at WJRT where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Matt Barbour
- Christine Winter
- Angie Hendershot
- Matt Franklin
- Dawn Jones
- Tiffany Maddox
- Kent Davis
- Alyssa Erwin
- Christina Burkhart
- Kevin Goff
- Brandon Green
- Yousef Nasser
- Miriam Bingham