Tom Wills Biography
Tom Wills is a skilled American journalist who is currently working for WJXT (Channel 4) in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, as an anchor/reporter. He joined the station in 1975. In addition, he has co-anchored Jacksonville’s highest-rated evening newscasts for more than 40 years.
Tom Wills Age| Birthday
How old is Wills? He is around 75 years old as of 2023. His age is currently not available, research is ongoing will update it as soon as it is available.
Tom Wills Education
Wills studied and graduated with a journalism degree from American University.
Tom Wills Height|Weight
He stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70kgs.
Tom Wills Family
Wills was born in the united states, however, he has not revealed information regarding his family members. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Tom Wills Wife|Married
Wills is happily married to his wife Gina. However, he has not revealed more information regarding his wife. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Tom Wills Children| kids
Wills and his wife Gina are blessed with three children named Josh, Kate, and, Mike. In addition, they are also proud grandparents of Adele and Jack. However, he has not revealed more information regarding his children. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Tom Wills Career
Wills became a member of Channel 4 back in 1975. Before joining the Jacksonville team, Wills served as a reporter at WTOP radio and WTOP-TV in Washington. During his time there, Wills had the opportunity to cover pivotal events including the riots following Martin Luther King’s assassination, the funeral of Bobby Kennedy, the Supreme Court’s hearing on the Pentagon Papers, the Watergate break-in, and the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Additionally, Wills also dedicated some of his time as a part-time instructor at American University, sharing his knowledge on news reporting with aspiring journalists.
Since joining WJXT, Wills has had the privilege of conducting interviews and meeting all the presidents from Jimmy Carter onwards. Previously, during his 11-year in Washington D.C., the closest he came to a president was when he was assigned to monitor the White House theater during the Six-Day War in 1967, in case President Lyndon B. Johnson decided to make a statement there. However, that opportunity did not materialize. Similar to many other broadcast journalists, Wills also has some memorable moments that he would rather forget. One such incident occurred when he was anchoring the weekend news and ended up wearing a bright yellow outfit from head to toe. At the time, he didn’t perceive it as embarrassing, but in hindsight, he acknowledges the awkwardness.
Apart from his career, Wills has diverse interests. His favorite book is “Sermon on the Mount” by Emmett Fox, and his preferred movie is the Oscar-winning film “Dances With Wolves.” Additionally, Wills is an enthusiastic sports fan who enjoys watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers, as well as supporting the Florida Gators football team and college sports in general.
Awards and Honors
Wills says the favorite part of his job is that it offers a new experience every day. Wills’s enthusiasm and hard work have earned him two Florida Emmys, and he shares two Columbia Dupont awards for documentary reporting.
On May 12, 2015, the station honored his 40th anniversary with WJXT with a one-hour, prime-time special and Mayor Alvin Brown came to the station to proclaim it Wills Day in Jacksonville. In March 2018, Florida Associated Press Broadcasters honored Wills with its Legacy Award.
Tom Wills Salary|Net Worth
Wills has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 Million which he earns from his career.
Frequently asked questions about Wills
Who is Wills?
Tom Wills is a skilled American journalist who is currently working for WJXT (Channel 4) in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, as an anchor/reporter. He joined the station in 1975. In addition, he has co-anchored Jacksonville’s highest-rated evening newscasts for more than 40 years.
Is Wills Married?
Yes, Wills is happily married to his wife Gina. However, he has not revealed more information regarding his wife. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Where does Wills Live?
This information is under review and will be available soon.
