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Tom Eader is the Chief Reporter for WTJX. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Eader received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Ball State University, where he wrote for his college newspaper. He moved to St. Croix in 2003, after landing a job as a reporter for the St. Croix Avis. Eader worked at the Avis for 20 years, as both a reporter and photographer, and served as Bureau Chief from 2013 until their closure at the beginning of 2024. Eader is an award-winning journalist, known for his thorough and detailed reporting on multiple topics important to the Virgin Islands community. Joining the WTJX team in January of 2024, Eader brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the newsroom. Email: teader@wtjx.org | Phone: 340-227-4463

Isabelle Teare is a new member of the WTJX team. She is a recent graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, where she specialized in radio broadcast and audio storytelling. Raised on the island of St. Thomas since the age of seven, Isabelle attended and graduated from Antilles School before moving to Washington, D.C. where she earned her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in Justice and Peace Studies. Originally planning on pursuing a career in the law, Isabelle worked as a paralegal on St. Thomas for several years before making the decision to pursue her passion for storytelling.

Carlton Down is the Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Port Authority

Adian Brewer is the Interstitial Producer at WTJX. Brewer moved to St. Thomas before the hurricanes in 2017, and has a background in photography, videography and journalism. Before joining the team at WTJX, Brewer worked for local publications covering science and environmental issues. His true passion, however, is for filmmaking. And in 2023, Brewer won the award for best director for his short film The Fisherman’s Wife at the Paradise48 Film Festival. With his blend of creativity and journalistic rigor, Brewer is a valuable asset in the media landscape of St. Thomas, dedicated to delivering high-quality content that informs and engages audiences.
Email: abrewer@wtjx.org

Nellon L. Bowry has an extensive career in public finance. He is a former director of the Office of Management and Budget, serving in that capacity during the Schneider and Mapp administrations.

Shaneya Forbes is a Communications major at UVI, heading into her Junior year. She is a summer intern with WTJX from the Virgin Islands Department of Labor's LIFT program.