Rob Hughes Profile
Rob Hughes is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KMBC-TV in Kansas City, Missouri as a weekday morning anchor. He joined the station in April 2016, after working at KOCO-TV.
Rob Hughes Wiki
Full Name: Rob Hughes
Profession: Anchor and Reporter
Nationality: American
Education: The University of Southern California, Emporia State University, Professional Military Education, and Defense Information School
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: Not Available
Age / How Old is Rob Hughes?: Not Known
Place of Birth: United States of America
Height / How tall is Rob Hughes?: 5 feet 8 inches
Parents: Not Available
Wife: Rhea
Children: Rowan and Robbie
Salary: $ 20,000 – $ 100,000
Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
Rob Hughes Education
Hughes is a 2007 graduate of the University of Southern California, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Communication. He is also a 2021 graduate of Emporia State University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree. Hughes has also pursued a Maneuver Captain’s Career Course at Professional Military Education for 3 months. Additionally, Hughes has attended Defense Information School, where he pursued the Public Affairs & Communication Strategy Qualification Course (PACS-Q).
Rob Hughes Career
Hughes serves at KMBC/KCWE as a weekday morning news anchor, appearing from 7 am to 9 am. Before joining KMBC, Hughes was in Oklahoma City, working for KOCO ABC 5, KMBC-TV’s sister station. There he served as the fill-in anchor, as well as the general assignment reporter.
Hughes has served at KKCO NBC 11 and KJCT ABC 8 in Grand Junction, Colorado, holding the positions of reporter, anchor, and producer. Holding the same positions as in KKCO and KJCT, Hughes has worked at KRGV ABC 5, an ABC-affiliated TV station in Weslaco, Texas, as well as at a dual CBS/NBC-affiliated TV station in Yuma, Arizona, KSWT CBS 13.
During his stint at the University of Southern California, he was a Dean’s List student and a recipient of the Order of Troy, which recognizes the top 140, out of 4,000 graduating seniors for service, leadership, and academic excellence. Also, he was the host of “CU@USC” and “Political Platform”, which was named the greatest college television discussion show by Spin Magazine. In the greater Los Angeles area, the show reaches roughly 3 million households. Hughes was named best senior host and best male host for his efforts. Interviews with Grammy Award-winning band(Train), Star Wars creator(George Lucas), former USC quarterback(Mark Sanchez), and actor(Laurence Fishburne) are among his most memorable interviews.
Other than working as a journalist, Hughes also works as a Rifle Platoon Leader, as well as a Light Infantry Officer, in the Oklahoma Army National Guard, currently stationed at C CO “Cold Steel” 1/179, 45 IBCT. He was trained by the 19th Special Forces Group in Fort Lewis, Washington, in tactical room clearance and urban operations. He has also been the commander (part-time) at the 105th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment in Topeka, Kansas since March 2023.
Hughes is the Director of Operations, as well as a board member of an Oklahoma-based Veterans/military nonprofit that is expanding into the Kansas City market, which honors the Warriors of America. He formerly volunteered at the Veterans Health Administration Hospital in Oklahoma City and now volunteers at the Veterans Health Administration Hospital in Kansas City.
Honors
Hughes was honored by the Oklahoma State Senate and Oklahoma House of Representatives with the Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Certificate of Achievement, a Citation of Commendation, and the National Defense Service Medal. This was for being one of the 16 soldiers out of 64 to graduate from Officer Candidate School, as well as for his commitment to education.
Rob Hughes Personal Life, Family, Parents, and Wife
Hughes’s age is unknown for he has managed to keep his day, month, and year of birth private. Hughes stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches. He has not disclosed any information about his parents and siblings. Hughes is married to Rhea and the couple takes pride in being “mom and dad” to their 2 sons, Rowan and Robbie. The couple is very committed when it comes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the 2LT Jered Ewy Memorial Foundation, Fisher House Foundation, and their church as well. When Hughes is not at work, he likes going to a golf course, playing bass/guitar, or snowboarding with his family.
Rob Hughes Salary and Net Worth
Being one of the top journalists for KMBC 9 News, Hughes earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000. Hughes has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Rob Hughes KMBC 9 News
At KMBC 9 News Hughes works alongside
- Larry Moore
- Bryan Busby
- Kelly Eckerman
- Haley Harrison
- Lara Moritz
- Donna Pitman
- Kris Ketz
- Cody Holyoke
- Len Dawson
- Len Jennings
- Karen Kornacki
- Nick Bender
- Pete Grigsby
- Katie Horner
- Emily Holwick
- Neville Miller