Kris Van Cleave is an American journalist and senior transportation correspondent for CBS News.
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Best Known For:Senior Transportation Correspondent at CBS News
Breakthrough:Appointed as a CBS News correspondent, later becoming the network's Transportation Correspondent in 2015
10 Quick Facts About Kris Van Cleave
- Full Name: Kris Van Cleave
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Correspondent and reporter
- Known For: CBS News
- Current Role: Senior transportation correspondent
- Place of Birth: United States
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Investigations
- Media Level: National
- Employer Type: TV Network
Kris Van Cleave Age
Kris Van Cleave's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- University of Southern California
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Kris Van Cleave's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News, a news outlet and WJLA-TV.
Organization: CBS News
Role: Senior Transportation Correspondent
Period: 2015–Present
Details: Phoenix, AZ
Organization: WJLA-TV
Role: Reporter/Anchor
Period: 2006–2014
Rise to Fame
Kris Van Cleave became known for his work as senior Transportation Correspondent at CBS News.
Notable Coverage
- January 6 Capitol Attack - CBS News - 2021 - Reported live from the West Lawn during the attack
Awards & Achievements
- Regional Emmy Award — NATAS — News Reporting
Lesser Known Facts
- Kris's investigation into outdated safety standards for vehicle seats prompted a congressional investigation and auto safety legislation in 2021.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kris Van Cleave
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Correspondent and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: United States
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
