KFIV Personality Tom Romano

Tom was born and raised in Modesto, California. He is a 1965 graduate of Downey High School during which time he formed and played in a popular local band, Eisage. He continued to play in rock bands after high school with his love of music leading him into radio as a DJ: First in Modesto at KFIV and KTRB, then in Sacramento at KCRA, KWOD and KXOA.

Tom Romano, Tim St. Martin, Bob Lang during their KTRB Days

Tom was hired at KCRA to do mid-days with his “Italian Love” radio show. He also produced jingles and sound tracks for KCRA TV programming. During that time Tom was involved in some of the first music videos with a group called Biplane. He also managed the Moon Recording Studios.

In 1988 Tom was hired by San Francisco’s KNBR 680, radio home of the San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors as an air talent and Director of Creative Services. In 1997 Tom joined KFBK, KGBY, and KHYL as Director of Creative Services and fill-in air talent. Most recently Tom was added to the air staff of Classic 93.1. Tom said “I am very happy to be back on the air playing the Classic hits of the ’70s and ’80s. Great station, great people!”

The Travel Guys Tom Romano (left) and Mark Hoffman on KFBK Classic 93.1

Tom’s Favorite hobbies: Playing guitar, sailing his Hobie Cat catamaran, going to Huey Lewis, Eagle’s and Fleetwood Mac concerts, Sacramento Kings basketball games, and hanging out with his beautiful wife Stephanie and two great daughters Sara and Amanda. He has also been a synchronized swimming judge and the voice of the Cordova Cordettes every summer for the past .

 

 

 

Derek video clip of Solid Gold radio show.

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