Tom Schrader Biography
Tom Schrader is an American Meteorologist working with KX News where he serves the station as a Chief Meteorologist, a role he has withheld since January 2020. He, however, joined the KX Weather team in the year 1997.
Tom Schrader Career
Schrader works with KX News where he serves the station as a Chief Meteorologist. He was raised in Phoenix and kick-started his career in radio moving him to Chicago, Houston, and then finally to Anchorage. It is at Anchorage that the weather love hit him and he went back to school to study atmospheric sciences at Mississippi State and Portland State Universities. He worked part-time as a TV weatherman which helped him get the experience needed to earn his AMS Seal of Approval.
The year 1997 saw him start working at KXMC located in Minot. He considers himself lucky to have joined a very strong news team who was already number one in the market and has been there ever since. Schrader says that there is no one else who gets to say he is on part of a team that has never been beaten in the rating. He further explains that it is only possible because they have a complete news team that has earned the trust of the viewers.
Schrader further explains that he takes that responsibility seriously. For him, Minot is his home and he intends to stay here. Away from work, he enjoys playing racquetball with his son, riding motorcycles, and has a Black Belt in Taekwondo. He can also be seen at the YMCA grab your racket and be ready to play.
Tom Schrader Age
Schrader was born and raised in Phoenix on the 4th of September. This is evidenced by a post that his colleague, Amber Wheel shared on the 4th of September 2019 wishing him a Happy Birthday. He, however, prefers to keep information regarding his year of birth away from the limelight. We will update this information once more information is available to the public.
Tom Schrader Height
Schrader stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Tom Schrader Family
Schrader 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 Schrader has any siblings.
Tom Schrader Wife
Schrader is married to Esther Shrader, who is of Le Mars. The couple celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on August 28, 2011. Tom and Esther Sherlock were married in August.
Tom Schrader’s Net Worth
Schrader has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Tom Schrader Salary
Schrader earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Tom Schrader KX News
Schrader works at KX News where he works alongside other famous KX News anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Jessi Turnure
- Basil John
- Anna Wiernicki
- Raquel Martin
- Alexandra Limon
- Kellie Meyer
- Carmel Victor
- Michael Cartwright
- Jeff White
- Amber Schatz
- Tia Streeter
- Adeena Balthazor