Ashley Gann Biography
Ashley Gann is an American meteorologist currently serving as the Public Information Officer for Auburn University’s Safety and Security Department, a role she assumed in July 2023. Prior to this, she was the chief meteorologist at CBS 42 in Birmingham, Alabama, a position she held since 2015. She has also served as chief meteorologist for CBS 8 (WAKA) and ABC Montgomery (WNCF) in Montgomery, Alabama.
Gann made history as the first female chief meteorologist in Alabama and remains the only woman to hold that title in Birmingham. Reflecting on her transition to Auburn University, she explained, “I’ll have a very unique opportunity to still use my skill sets, just in a different capacity.” As an Auburn alumna with a degree in aerospace engineering, the move is especially meaningful. While excited about her new role, Gann expressed bittersweet feelings about leaving CBS 42, saying, “I’m just grateful because we chose between two good options.”
A passionate advocate for STEM education, Gann has dedicated much of her career to inspiring young girls to pursue careers in science and technology. She has volunteered with organizations such as Girls INC. of Alabama and Girl Scouts of America, emphasizing the importance of engaging the next generation of scientists. In her new position, Gann plans to continue this work by visiting schools in Lee County to connect with students. “One of my favorite things about being chief meteorologist was being in the community and doing school visits, and I’ll still be able to do that in my new job,” she shared.
Gann is also looking forward to life in Auburn with her family, from tailgating on fall Saturdays to watching her husband, Derek, grow his entrepreneurial ventures in the area. “He left a very successful franchise group to marry me,” she noted, adding, “Going to Auburn is going to be exciting as we watch him take on a new business and grow it.”
Ashley Gann Education
Gann attended and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. She then earned her Master’s degree in Geosciences, majoring in both broadcast and operational Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Ashley Gann Age
How old is Ashley? Ashley is 41 years old as of 2024. She was born May 11, 1983, in Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. Her birthday is always celebrated on 11th May of every year. READ: Shyann Malone
Ashley Gann Nationality and Ethnicity
Ashley holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. She belongs to the White-American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Ashley Gann Height
How tall is Ashley? She stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.70 m).
Ashley Gann Family
Gann was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. Information about her parents, siblings, aunt, and uncles is currently under review.
Ashley Gann Husband
Is Ashley married? Ashley is happily married to her husband Derek Gann, a business analyst with the North American Mission Board. The couple got married through a wedding on March 2, 2013. RELATED: Liz Kilmer
When not on duty, Ashley likes cooking with her husband and playing with her three children. The family likes playing football during the fall. She was an active member of the Boys and Girls Club of the River Region. She also participated with Montgomery’s Young Professional group, EMERGE, and was a board member for the Lighthouse Counseling Center.
Ashley Ganns Baby | Children
Ashley and her husband Derek are proud parents of three children Reagan, D.C., and Rhett.
Ashley Gann Salary
Gann working as the chief meteorologist at CBS 42 in Birmingham, Alabama earns an estimated salary of $82,586.
Ashley Gann Net Worth
Gann as an American meteorologist, weathercaster, and anchor has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Ashley Gann CBS 42
In 2015, Ashley joined CBS 42 Storm as a morning meteorologist. However, on May 28, 2018, she was promoted to the post of Chief Meteorologist. She anchored the weather at 5, 6, and 10 on weekdays. RELATED: Alice Barr
Gann while in Mississippi state, she served as a research assistant to the state’s Climatologist where her research covered topics like “Dissecting the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale as it relates to coastal damage” and “Economic impacts weather has on industry”
Ashley’s passion to pursue the weather started at a young age in Birmingham. She started her first try as a meteorologist in Birmingham at the age of 5 years old. She grew up and spent her entire childhood in Fort Worth, Texas where she experienced harsh weather from hailstone to tornadoes. She is a National Weather Service certified storm spotter and she is also a storm chaser.
Before joining CBS 42, Gann worked as the Chief Meteorologist for Alabama News Network (CBS & ABC affiliates) in Montgomery, Alabama. Besides her being a chief meteorologist she delivered the weather at 11Alive (WXIA) in Atlanta, CBS 8 (WAKA) in Montgomery, and WTOK in Meridian, Mississippi. She also practiced her forecasting skills at KLKN Lincoln, Nebraska, and WSAV out of Savannah, GA.
On April 27, 2020, Ashley and her weather team covered tornadoes in central and south Alabama non-stop. The coverage changed the lives of Alabamians and how they react to extreme weather. Her main aim is to educate the public on severe threats, and weather.
However, in July 2023, she took up a new role as the Public Information Officer for Auburn University’s Safety and Security Department.
