Jeff Kolb Biography
Jeff Kolb is a renowned American Journalist working as a Sports Anchor and Reporter at FOX 4 (KDFW-TV) in Dallas–Fort Worth. He joined the FOX4 Free4All team in May 2019 after previously working as a Weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter at KOKI-TV (FOX23) in Tulsa, Oklahoma (June 2016 to May 2019).
Education
Kolb attended The Providence Country Day School, where he earned his high school diploma. After graduating in 2008, he enrolled at Emerson College, and completed a BS in Broadcast Journalism, graduating in 2012.
Career Background
Kolb serves as a Sports Anchor and Reporter for FOX 4 (KDFW-TV) in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. He joined the station in May 2019 and is a key member of the station’s sports team. Kolb regularly hosts and co-hosts Free4All, FOX 4’s nightly sports program, anchors weekend sportscasts, reports on Dallas-area professional and collegiate sports, and produces in-depth feature stories.
Before arriving at FOX 4, Kolb worked as a Weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter at KOKI-TV (FOX23) in Tulsa, Oklahoma (June 2016 to May 2019). During his time there, he reported on college athletics, high school sports, professional teams, traveled to cover Heisman Trophy winners, and won multiple awards for storytelling.
Prior to Tulsa, Kolb worked as a Sports Anchor and Reporter for WJAR-TV in Providence, Rhode Island (May 2014 to June 2016). While in Providence, Kolb anchored the New England Patriots weekly show called ‘First and 10,’ as well as a Providence College Basketball Coach’s Show. He also covered Cranston Western Little League and was the coordinating producer for the entire Patriots’ 2014-15 Super Bowl run.
Notably, his first television position was at WBKB-TV 11 in Alpena, Michigan (October 2013 to March 2014). As a sports anchor, he covered local high school and college sports and reported on major college sports at Michigan and Michigan State and professional sports teams in Detroit, MI. His next stop was at WEEI Sports Radio Network in Providence (November 2015 to May 2016), where he was a fill-in radio host on “Southern New England Sports Saturday.”
Notable Coverages
Kolb has covered numerous major sports stories throughout his career, including:
- The historic shutdown of the sports world during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the subsequent return of professional and collegiate sports.
- The unprecedented 2020 NFL Draft and Dallas Cowboys season impacted by pandemic restrictions.+
- The opening of the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field, including the neutral-site World Series played in Arlington.
- Coverage of the Dallas Stars’ Stanley Cup Final run and the NBA and NHL bubble seasons.
- Reporting on the FC Dallas COVID-19 outbreak and withdrawal from the MLS Is Back Tournament.
- Coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup events in Dallas.
- Numerous enterprise sports features involving athletes, health, safety, and community impact.
Awards | Recognition
Kolb’s journalism has received significant recognition, including:
- Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Sports Reporting for an investigative report examining how football teams used helmet-sensor technology to improve player safety.
- Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Award for Best Feature Reporting for a story about a woman who donated a kidney to college basketball coach Billy Gillispie.
- Texas Association of Broadcasters Award for Best Sports Story (2022) for a feature highlighting how basketball connected four people through two life-saving kidney donations.
- Lone Star Emmy nomination (2020) for his feature report on diversity among NASCAR drivers.
Parents | Family
Kolb was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep details about his family private. As a result, specifics about his family background remain unavailable to the public. Any updates will be shared if and when he decides to disclose more.
Jeff Kolb Age
Kolb was born on May 11, 1990, in Rhode Island, United States, making him 36 years old as of 2026. He celebrates his birthday on May 11 every year.
Partner | Children
Kolb prefers to keep his personal life out of the public eye, including details about his marital status and whether he has children. It remains unclear if he is in a relationship, engaged, or married, and no confirmed information about parenthood has been shared. Updates will be provided if and when he chooses to make these details of their life public.
Jeff Kolb Salary
Kolb’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Kolb has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. His primary source of income is working as a Journalist.
Social Media Platforms
Kolb is very active on social media, i.e., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. He has over 7.7k followers on Instagram @jeff_kolb, over 18k followers on Facebook @Jeff Kolb FOX 4, and 5.6k followers on Twitter @effKolbFOX4.
Jeff Kolb Height
Kolb stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Quick Facts About Jeff Kolb
- Age: Jeff is 36 years old as of 2026
- Marital Status: Jeff has preferred keeping his/her personal life private, and for this, not much is known about his relationship status
- Net Worth: He has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million
- Salary: Jeff receives an estimated annual salary of between $20 000 and $50 000
- Nationality: He is American
- Height: Jeff stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.