Dagen is married to Jonas Max Ferris, the TV anchor, economist, and investor. Jonas is widely known as the founder of MAXfunds, the investor’s helping portal, and a Fox News contributor. Previously, he worked on the business show “Cashin’ In”.
Jonas was born in the family of George and Roberta Ferris. He had a brother Claude, who passed away in 2015. According to several sources, his parents were artists. Jonas is a Terry College of Business graduate. He holds a master’s degree in business administration. He crossed paths with Dagen in the early 2000s. Both worked at the Fox News Channel. They tied the knot in 2005. Since then Dagen and Jonas have been an item. They reside in New York. The couple has no kids.
Unknown Ex-husband
Till 2003 Dagen was married to her first husband. His identity is undisclosed. They divorced before she met Jonas.
Who are Dagen McDowell parents?
Charles McDowell (father)
Date of birth: 1936
Dagen’s father is Charles Ross McDowell III. He was born in Brookneal, Virginia. He is the son of the late Dagen Ross Jr and Janie McDowell. He has been married to Joyce Holt for 58 happy years till her death in 2019. He used to run L.W. Roark & Co., the family company.
Dagen has become even closer with her dad after the tragic death of her mother Joyce. She is a frequent guest at Brookneal home, where her father lives with two dogs, named Charlie and Dale. It was Dagen, who rescued and adopted those pets.
Joyce Holt McDowell (mother)
Date of birth: July 27, 1938
Date of death: November 7, 2019
Dagen shares heartwarming messages about her late mother on her Instagram. Despite her stellar status, a huge army of fans, and undeniable career success, she remains helpless in the face of her loss.
The TV host characterizes her mother as an optimistic strong-willed person. Joyce maintained her interest in life even after she had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Until her last breath, she cared about her community.
Dagen’s mother was born in the family of Manlie and Bessie Holt. She grew up with a sister Justine and brother Eugene in Brookneal, Virginia. She got a degree in economics at Mary Baldwin College. In the early 1960s, she tied a knot with Charles, Dagen’s father. They both known each other since childhood. Joyce and Dagen spent 58 years together. Except for Dagen, they had a son Landon.
Joyce worked as a bookkeeper and elementary school teacher for years. Most of the time, she worked in her husband’s company L.W. Roark & Co. Besides, she was an active member of her community. She was an active member of the Staunton River Historical Society. Hoyce took part in numerous volunteer projects.
Despite her active social life, Joyce found enough time to build close warm relationships with her children and husband. She created a wonderful family.
After her mother’s death, Dagen doesn’t feel happy enough. The TV host shares her pain with her fans through social media.
Dagen McDowell siblings
Landon McDowell (younger brother)
Date of birth: December, 1972
Dagen was blessed with just one sibling – Landon Oakes McDowell. She maintains friendly warm relationships with her younger brother.
The major part of his life Landon spent in Scottsville, Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Episcopal School and then entered Virginia Tech, where he majored in Chemistry. He worked for various companies as a chemist and engineer till his relocation to Los Angeles during the pandemic. Landon is busy in the game production business as of now.
He is married to an artist Sara Thomas McDowell. They have three daughters: Elizabeth, Phoebe, and Beatrix. Their daughter Phoebe McDowell is a professional dancer.
Bio
Mary Dagen McDowell gained initial recognition in 2003 when she became an anchor on FOX News Channel. In 2007 she became one of the pioneer employees of the newly created Fox Business Channel. She still works there. Her current project is co-hosting with Sean Duffy the program “The Bottom Line”.
Dagen gained the reputation of a talented financial analyst. She was a financial commenter on many solid Fox News programs, like “Mornings with Maria”, “The Five and Gutfeld” and others. Previously she contributed to the call-in program “Your Questions, Your Money”, where she answered viewers’ questions on business and economy.
As a gifted interviewer, Dagen took part in several well-known and very interesting talks with Hillary Clinton, Henry Paulson, Joe Germanotta (Lady Gaga’s father), and many other outstanding people.
Interesting and fun facts
She grew up in Brookneal, Virginia.
She studied at Virginia Episcopal School and then got her degree at Wake Forest University.
She used to write articles for “SmartMoney” magazine.
Dagen is a pet rescuer. She saved many dogs and other animals, including a turtle.
She likes wearing jewelry from Cynthia Rybakoff. Dagen has a pair of earrings from the brand named after her.
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