Stephanie Grisham’s ex-husband, Dan Marries, is an American journalist currently working as the evening news anchor for KOLD News 13 (CBS) in Tucson, AZ.
He joined the station in June 1999.
Dan began his career in television news as a junior at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado, in 1995.
His internship led to his first journalism job as a morning anchor and noon weatherman.
He went on to work in the news in Mankato, MN, Yuma, and finally Tucson. During college, he also worked as a wildland firefighter for the Bureau of Land Management for four summers.
Dan has won numerous journalism awards, including two Emmys for a half-hour documentary he shot, wrote, and produced during one of his three trips to Vietnam with local veterans.
He received a Communicator’s Award for a rodeo story about legendary Ty Murray and Ty’s efforts to provide a home for retired bucking horses.
He’s also been recognized by the Arizona Associated Press on several occasions. Every year, he volunteers during Love of Reading Week, spending time with children and instilling the value of education in them. He also pays frequent visits.
Marries works at KOLD where he works alongside other famous KOLD anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
Marries is married to Teresa Jun, and together they have three children: Kurtis, Dean, and Preston Marries.