Willard Shepard Bio, Wiki
Willard Shepard is an American Five-time Emmy award-winning Reporter and Anchor, working for NBC 6 serving the station as an investigative reporter. He has been working with this station for over 20 years.
Willard Shepard Age and Family
Shepard, who seems to be in his 50s, was born and raised in the United States. However, information about his birth date, month, and year, as well as his parents’ details, are under review.
Willard Shepard Height
Shepard stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Willard Shepard Education
He is a graduate of the Florida International University College of Law and specializes in media and aviation legal issues. Shepard graduated cum laude from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Theater. He is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Officer Training School in San Antonio, Texas, and a finalist for the prestigious White House Fellowship program.
Willard Shepard Career
Shepard works at NBC6 as an investigative reporter. A Gulf War fighter pilot and also an attorney, Shepard has brought his unique reports to NBC 6 viewers as an anchor and investigative reporter for over two years. He is a member of the Florida Bar who uses his reporting skills to develop broadcasts on law enforcement policies, police reforms, and procedures—a focus before and after the death of George Floyd.
His aim when doing investigations is to reveal progressive innovations in private business and government, uncover fraud, and show families how to protect their daily travels, home, credit, finances, and health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shepard not only delivered the views of the candidates for the White House in the 2020 Presidential campaign but brought insightful reports on the legal challenges that followed.
As an expert in the military and aviation, he used his combat experience to direct viewers through the continuous terrorist threats at home and abroad. Shepard earned an Emmy award for detailing anti-terror efforts underwater to protect ports and cruise ships. His military background brought a detailed perspective on the battlefront during the military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He has reported on military conflicts in Bosnia and Kosovo. After two deadly accidents occurred he guided viewers through the return of Boeing’s 737 Max to service. From CBS affiliate WJW-TV in Cleveland, Ohio, he joined WTVJ in 1994 where he worked as a morning news anchor and also a special projects reporter where he obtained an Emmy Award for his news series “The State of Black Cleveland.” His reporting skills got him honored by the United Press International, Associated Press, Space Writers Association, and Aviation.
Shepard was a Lt. Colonel in the United States Air Force and Reserve. He flew 52 combat sorties over Iraq and Kuwait. When he supported the Coalition Army Ground Forces, he was awarded six Air Medals. Shepard was the first Air Force pilot to fly the Soviet Mig-29 fighter. He assists secondary school students in receiving appointments to the USAF Academy and ROTC scholarships. Shepard flies search and rescue missions for the USAF Civil Air Patrol and program showing middle and secondary school students aviation opportunities in the USAF and beyond.
Willard Shepard’s Net Worth
In Shepard’s career as a Reporter and Anchor, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Willard Shepard Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Willard Shepard Wife and Kids
Shepard is married to Tianna. He and his wife, Tainna, are proud parents to their 2 children: Gianmarco and Francesca. Shepard likes spending his spare time with his wife and kids.
Willard Shepard NBC 6
Shepard works with NBC 6 where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Kelly Blanco
- Ruthie Polinsky
- Phil Prazan
- Alina Machado
- Kris Anderson
- Constance Jones
- Jackie Nespral
- Heather Walker
- Kim Wynne
- Trina Robinson
- Roxanne Vargas
- Sheli Muñiz
- Jawan Strader
- Laura Rodriguez
- Steve MacLaughlin
- Angie Lassman
- Adam Berg
- Ari Odzer
- John Morales
- Ryan Phillips
- Chernéy Amhara
Willard Shepard Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on her social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 3,529 followers, around 3.3k followers on her Facebook page, and about 814 followers on his Instagram account.