Taryn Asher Biography
Taryn Asher is a skilled American journalist currently working at FOX2 as an anchor News at 5 pm with Roop Raj. In addition, she is honored to report stories that make a difference in our community. Stories that matter. She enjoys asking hard questions and giving a voice to those who are struggling.
Taryn Asher Age
How old is Asher? She is 47 years old as of 2024. Asher was born on June 14, 1975, in Fenton, Michigan, in the USA. QAsher celebrates her birthday on the t14 of June every year.
Taryn Asher Education
She attended Powers Catholic High School in Flint and graduated from Michigan State University after studying journalism and political science. Upon her graduation, she landed her fisrt job as an anchor/reporter at Lansing’s CBS station my career took me to Flint and ABC12, where as fate would have it, I met my now-husband, Jason Carr. From being the 5 pm anchor in Flint she moved to FOX 2 in 2007.
Taryn Asher Height|Weight
Asher stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 60kgs
Taryn Asher Family
Asher was born and grew up in Fenton, Michigan. She is the daughter of Joe Asher (father) and Antoinette Gallo (mother). Asher has two sisters Amber Asher and Monique Asher, however, she has not revealed information regarding her family members.
Taryn Asher Husband
She is happily married to news anchor Jason Carr, the duo met in 2000 while they were working at WJRT-TV, and started dating in 2001. They tied the knot on October 7, 2007. Together the duo has been blessed with a daughter who they named Gia Carr born on February 26, 2011.
Taryn Asher Children
Asher and her husband are blessed with a daughter who they named Gia Carr born on February 26, 2011.
Taryn Asher Career
She attended Powers Catholic High School in Flint and graduated from Michigan State University after studying journalism and political science. Upon her graduation, she landed her fisrt job as an anchor/reporter at Lansing’s CBS station my career took me to Flint and ABC12, where as fate would have it, I met my now-husband, Jason Carr. From being the 5 pm anchor in Flint she moved to FOX 2 in 2007.
Asher has covered everything from Presidents and politics to the most dangerous crimes and taking on those who are responsible – even helping to change state law to ban the sale of synthetic drugs. Throughout my career, she has been awarded 6 Emmy Awards including Best News Anchor, and multiple awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and Associated Press.
What’s sacred to her is being able to give back to the community and teaching our daughter how important it is. In addition, she is actively involved in several organizations including COTS Homeless Shelter, Jackets for Jobs, Light House of Oakland County, which provides housing and assistance to homeless families, and Community Living Services, which helps disabled people gain their independence.
During her free time, she spends time with friends and family, especially her 10-year-old, who is the light of our lives and tries to keep us with the times! Our two dogs Violet and Charli Tickles keep us busy too! I find strength and peace in practicing yoga and running outdoors. She is proud to say she has run the Detroit Free Press Marathon and survived! During winter, she loves to snow ski. She loves to travel – and looks forward to a new vacation destination.
Taryn Asher Salary|Net Worth
Asher has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 Million which she earned from her broadcasting career.
Taryn Asher Social Media Platforms
Asher is very active on social media platforms and has over 23k followers on Twitter, 21.3k followers on Instagram, and over 4k followers on Facebook.