Tom Hillen Biography
Tom Hillen is an American journalist who serves WOOD as News 8’s traffic reporter. Before this, he served the station as a “News 8 at 11.” He joined the station in July 2010 and has served the station for more than a decade. Previously, he served PNC as a bank teller.
Tom Hillen Age
Hillen likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40’s.
Tom Hillen Height
Hillen stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Tom Hillen Family
Hillen has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Hillen has any siblings.
Tom Hillen Boyfriend
Hillen is gay and he is in a relationship with Brian Contreras. However, he has no children at the moment.
Tom Hillen Net Worth
Hillen has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his career as a traffic anchor.
Tom Hillen Salary
Hillen earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Tom Hillen Education
Hillen attended Central Michigan University’s School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts where he graduated proudly. While he was in college, he also served as an anchor for News Central 34.
Tom Hillen Career
Hillen serves WOOD as News 8’s traffic reporter. Before this, he served the station as a “News 8 at 11.” He joined the station in July 2010 and has served the station for more than a decade. Previously, he served PNC as a bank teller.
When he joined the WOOD-TV news team in July 2010, he served as the behind-the-scenes editor and photojournalist for “Weekend Daybreak.” Not long after, he started serving as the reporter of “Weekend Daybreak” and later for “24 Hour News 8 Daybreak” during the week.
Before he moved to report for “24 Hour News 8 at 11, he reported for Daybreak for a period of two years. He loved covering the Spartans in the NCAA basketball tournament and 2013 Big Ten Football Championship. Furthermore, in the World Series, he has covered the Detroit Tigers, and Tropical Storm Debby hit the report from Florida
West Michigan is his native home and attended the Kenowa Hills Public Schools. During his leisure time, he enjoys traveling as he has explored all fifty states in America.
Tom Hillen WOOD-TV
Hillen is working at WOOD-TV where he works alongside other famous WOOD-TV anchors and reporters including;
- Matt Kirkwood
- Seth Well
- Teresa Weakley
- Heather Walker
- Brian Sterling
- Bill Steffen
- Susan Shaw
- Emily Schuitema
- Rachael Ruiz
- Donovan Long
- Emily Linnert
- Casey Jones
- Larry Figurski
- Jack Doles
- Terri DeBoer
- Whitney Burney
- Ellen Bacca
Tom Hillen Social Media Platforms
Hillen is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has over 5k followers on Twitter, over 1k followers on Instagram, and over 1k followers on Facebook.
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