Allison Hayes Biography
Allison Hayes is an American Host, Reporter, and Founder working for WBND serving as a host of ABC57 Kickoff, leading WBND ’s broadcast of Notre Dame football. She has been working for the station since August 2016 after working as a reporter at Big Ten Network for nearly 6 years.
Allison Hayes Age
Hayes likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 30s judging from her appearance.
Allison Hayes Height
Hayes stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Allison Hayes Family
Hayes was born to Rich and Debbie Hayes who raised her in Niles, Michigan. Her grandparents are Calvin Percy, the late Marge Percy, and the late Hazel Rice. Even so, she has not disclosed more details about her parents. It is also unknown if Hayes has any siblings.
Allison Hayes Husband
Hayes got married to Nick Shelton on June 16, 2017, at the Shelton Family home in Niles. The couple then held their reception at The Brick in South Bend. Nick’s parents are Mike and Kathleen Shelton and he graduated from Brandywine High School. Further, he has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management from Albion College.
Nick is the mayor of Niles and a fruit peddler at Shelton’s Farm Market. They raise three children including two biological children, Rock ‘Rocky’ Nels-Michael, and Nick, and Emery, Hayes’ child from her previous marriage. Ricky was born on March 17, 2019, at 7 pounds 5 ounces 20 inches long, and is 5 years old as of 2024. Mickey was born in 2020 and is 4 years old as of 2024.
First Husband
Before Nick, Hayes was married to Robert Freeze. Robert died on August 11, 2012, due to an accident when he was on the way to the Chicago Bears training camp in Bourbonnais. During the journey, his Jeep Wrangler swerved off Illinois Route 17 in Kankakee, landed in a ditch, and flipped. Following his death, she Hayes a scholarship as a commemoration called the Robert Freeze Memorial Scholarship.
Allison Hayes Net Worth
Hayes has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a reporter, host, and founder.
Allison Hayes Salary
Hayes earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Allison Hayes WBND
Hayes is working at WBND alongside other famous WBND meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Brian Conybeare
- Tim Spears
- Summer Horan
- Julianne Grohowski
- Dante Stanton
- Tom Coomes
- David Caulfield
- Amber Twardy
- Emmett Twomey
Allison Hayes Education
Hayes studied at Niles High School before attending the University of Florida. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications. Further, she also holds a Master’s degree in Commercial Recreation and Sports Tourism from the college.
Allison Hayes Career
Hayes is working for WBND as a host of ABC57 Kickoff, leading WBND ’s broadcast of Notre Dame football. She also works for the Indiana Champions Network as a sideline reporter. In this role, she covers the Indiana High School state championships for the IHSAA.
Hayes previously worked as a reporter at Big Ten Network for nearly 6 years. She also reported sports at WSJV-FOX 28 in South Bend, the Sunshine Network in Florida, and WCJB. During her career, she has covered many sporting events at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels.
Above all, Hayes loved the Final Four, Notre Dame’s undefeated season en route to the National Championship game, multiple bowl games, National Championships, and the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball championship.
Besides broadcasting, Hayes is the founder of the non-profit organization, One Good Deed Michiana. One Good Deed Michiana awards those who help the needy. She also has a scholarship in commemoration of her late husband titled the Robert Freeze Memorial Scholarship.
Allison Hayes Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media account and often posts on her Facebook. She has over 5.5K followers on Facebook.