Jessica Willey Houston, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Husband, Salary, and Net Worth

Jessica Willey Bio | Wiki

Jessica Willey is An American journalist currently working for KTRK Channel 13 News in Houston as a reporter. She joined the Eyewitness News team in 2000 and has reported from various places including Kuwait, Iraq, Mexico, and also all over the country on some of the biggest stories in the world.

Prior to joining Channel 13 News, Jessica worked in Oklahoma City at a station called KOKH-TV. When she was 5 years old, she drew a picture and on it, she wrote that she wanted to be a news reporter. Being a journalist working at ABC13 News as a news reporter is a dream come true.

Jessica Willey Age

She was born on August 7, 1973, in Houston, Texas, in the United States. Jessica is 49 years old and celebrates her birthday on August 7 every year.

Jessica Willey Height

She is a woman of above-average stature. Jessica stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx 1.73 m).

Jessica Willey's Photo
Jessica’s Photo

Jessica Willey Family

She was born to her parents in Houston, Texas, USA. At the age of 5, Jessica already knew what she wanted to be when she grew up and that was a news reporter. However, despite being in the limelight, Jessica has not disclosed any information regarding her parents or siblings. This has left her fans wondering whether she has any siblings or not.

Jessica Willey Husband

She is happily married to her husband Ross Bartley. Jessica and her husband share three children, one son, and two daughters. The duo’s first and second children share the same birthday date but are two years apart. Jessica’s third child, Bobbie Anne was born on September 30, 2013. Bobbie Anne is named after her great-grandmother and grandmother since they share the same name.

Jessica Willey Education

She attended Boston University where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relationships. While in college, Jessica spent one semester abroad in England. In addition, she was also a member of BU’s Varsity Crew Team. Currently, Jessica challenges herself by participating in half marathons.

Jessica Willey Houston | KTRK

She currently serves as a news reporter for KTRK, ABC13 Eyewitness News. Jessica decided at the age of 5 years old that she wanted to become a news reporter when she was all grown up which has become a dream come true. She joined the station’s news team in 2000 and has reported in several places including Germany, Iraq, Kuwait, Mexico, and Italy as well as from all over the country regarding some of the biggest stories in the world.

Some of Jessica’s memorable stories include Pope John Paul II’s passing, Osama bin Laden’s killing, the War in Iraq, and also Hurricane Katrina. She was the first local reporter “live” from Boston hours in 2013 following the fatal Boston Marathon bombings. Jessica has been recognized by the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association for her reporting. In addition, she also received a regional Emmy for a half-hour program on a controversial museum presentation from Germany.

That same special earned her a national award known as the Gracie Award from the American Women in Radio and Television. Previously, Jessica worked at KOKH-TV in Oklahoma City. Her career journey began in Denison, Texas.

Some of Jessica’s colleagues at ABC13 include:

Greg Bailey – Sports Anchor & Reporter

Miya Shay – Reporter

Gina Gaston – Co-Anchor & reporter

Melanie Lawson – Anchor & Reporter

Kevin Roth – Chief Meteorology

Ilona Carson – Anchor & Reporter

Pooja Lodhia – General Assignment Reporter

Mayra Moreno – Reporter & Anchor

Mycah Hatfield – Reporter & Multimedia Journalist

Jessica Willey Salary

She earns quite an impressive amount from working at ABC13 as a news reporter. Jessica’s average salary is $85,650 per year.

Jessica Willey Net Worth

Having worked with ABC13 News since 2000, Jessica has managed to accumulate quite a decent fortune. Jessica’s estimated net worth is around $1.5 million.

How Old Is Jessica Willey

Jessica is 49 years old. She was born on August 7, 1973, in Houston, Texas, USA.

Who Is Jessica Willey Married To

She is married to her beloved husband Ross Bartley. The couple is blessed with three children, one son, and two daughters. Jessica’s first and secondborn share the same date of birth but the firstborn is older than the second-born by a range of two years. Her thirdborn is named Bobbie Anne.

Where Is Jessica Willey

She has been working as a news reporter for ABC13 News in Houston, Texas since she joined the station’s news team in 2000.

Jessica Willey Instagram

Jessica Willey Facebook