Scott Brazda Biography
Scott Brazda is an American Anchor, Host, and Philanthropist working for KADN News serving as a co-anchor of Good Day Acadiana. He joined the station in July 2023, after previously working as a weekday news anchor for KATC-TV in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Scott Brazda Education
Brazda attended Teurlings Catholic High School where he graduated from before later attending the Louisiana University in 1978 where he attained a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing in 1982. While there, he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and from 1989 to 1990, he furthered his studies at Texas University. In addition, Scott is also a member of the Communications Department at Louisiana University since 2000 where he serves as an adjunct faculty.
Scott Brazda Career
Brazda serves as a host and co-anchor of Good Day Acadiana at KADN/KLAF in Lafayette, Louisiana. He joined the station in July 2023 where he hosts a show called Heart of Acadiana which showcases inspiring stories of people. Besides working as a host, Scott is also a freelance writer and a contributor to UL sporting events on ESPN-Plus.
Before joining KADN News, Scott served as a weekday news anchor for KATC-TV in Lafayette, Louisiana. He worked for the station for three decades where he hosted the station’s popular show titled ‘Spirit of Acadiana’.Brazda joined the station in 1990 working as a sports director and anchor from 1990 to 2006 before later securing a position as a weekday news anchor. During his time at KATC-TV, he co-founded a project called the St. Jude Acadiana Dream Home project. For his excellent work, Scott was honored with various awards including Associated Press awards for his storytelling and reporting coverage.
He began his career as a store manager at B. Dalton Bookseller in El Paso, Texas. As a newcomer, Brazda worked as a senior sales clerk before later being promoted to Store Manager where he worked from August 1983 to January 1990. Previously, he spent 14 years working for The Stuller Family Foundation where he served as executive director. While there, he helped improve the organization and connected the dots with prospective funders.
Apart from being a journalist, Scoot is also the owner of the Junior Philanthropy Foundation, an organization that helps young people. The organization helps young people by nurturing their sense of community and working together with multiple Acadiana schools.
Scott Brazda Age
Brazda likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 60s.
Scott Brazda Height
Brazda stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Scott Brazda Family
Brazda was born in Minnesota and raised in Acadiana after his family relocated from Minnesota to Acadiana when he was three years old. He is the son of the last Arthur Robert Brazda who worked in the military and his unknown mother. Information concerning his siblings is not disclosed therefore it is unclear whether he has siblings.
Scott Brazda Wife
Brazda is married to his beloved wife Suzanne Brazda and together they are proud parents of two children namely Nick Brazda and Sophia. His son, Nick was born in February 2008 and as of 2024, he is 16 years old. Moreover, he and his family reside in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Scott Brazda Net Worth
Brazda has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he earned through being an anchor.
Scott Brazda Salary
Brazda earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Scott Brazda KADN News
Brazda works at KADN News where he works alongside other famous KADN News anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Taylor Trache
- Drakkar Francois
- Lauren Ailles
- Adam Olivier
- Alex Worstell
- Jeff Horchak