Tom Schaad Biography
Tom Schaad is an American Anchor and Reporter working for WAVY-TV, serving as an anchor. He has been working for the station since 2007, after working for WESH in Orlando, Florida, as an anchor and reporter for over a decade.
Tom Schaad Age
Schaad was born on May 20th, but has not disclosed the year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 60s, judging from his appearance. Schaad celebrates her birthday on May 20th, as evidenced by his wife wishing him a happy birthday via a Facebook post on May 20, 2025.
Tom Schaad Height
Schaad stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Tom Schaad Family
Schaad has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Schaad has any siblings.
Tom Schaad Wife
Schaad married Crystal Cameron in September 2011. On September 26, 2017, he posted a photo of them on his Facebook account and captioned “…My lovely wife Crystal Cameron Schaad and I celebrating our 6th anniversary this weekend!” Crystal is a sommelier and the successful owner of Crystal Palate, a boutique wine shop in Norfolk.
Crystal also worked as a morning news anchor at 29News WVIR. Moreover, she worked as a weekend anchor and reporter for WMBB News 13. Further, she worked at the Office of Governor Robert F. McDonnell. She studied at Central Florida and Seabreeze Senior High. During his free time, he helps his wife with her shop or dabbles in photography.
Tom Schaad Net Worth
Schaad has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Tom Schaad Salary
Schaad earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Tom Schaad Education
Schaad joined Duquesne University in 1980 after completing his studies at Bethel Park High School. In 1984, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications with heavy concentrations in History and Political Science, as well as a minor in Journalism.
While in college, he worked as an operations manager at WDUQ for two years. He also hosted a 30-minute daily news broadcast, interviews, and play-by-play for the Duquesne Dukes Basketball.
Tom Schaad Career
Schaad is working for WAVY-TV, serving as an anchor. In this role, he anchors the 5,6, and 11 p.m. newscasts as well as WAVY News 10 at 10 on FOX43. During his time at the station, he has received four regional Emmys for his reports and multiple Associated Press and VAB awards.
Schaad worked as the co-anchor of WAVY’s broadcast of the Virginia Beach Mass Shooting. The coverage won the station recognition for its excellence and sensitivity during a crisis that touched the whole community.
He has worked in the TV news business for over 35 years and has worked in West Virginia, New York, and Florida. While in Florida, he served WESH as a morning news anchor for several years and won multiple awards for his reports. For instance, he shared a Columbia Dupont Award for the coverage of the Columbia space shuttle tragedy in 2003.
Besides his work on TV, Schaad works as the host of many community events, including Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year Awards, the American Heart Association Heart Ball, local walks for Survivors of Suicide, and the Leukemia, Lymphoma Society’s yearly Light the Night.
Tom Schaad Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 13K followers on Facebook, over 1.8K followers on Instagram, and over 6K followers on X.