A New Jersey native, Wade Schroeder graduated from Hackensack High School in 2006 and began working as a Union Ironworker in Jersey City, NJ.

 

Wade earned his bachelor's degree in public relations from William Paterson University. He was a starter on the university’s rugby team and went on to win back-to-back championships with his teammates. 

      

In 2010, Wade joined the Marine Corps. and deployed to Afghanistan and East Asia. In 2014, Sergeant Schroeder was honorably discharged.

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After serving, Wade began investing in real estate, and launched a successful e-commerce business. During this time, he was also attending Elisabeth Haub School of Law full time--studying international humanitarian law--between 2016 and 2018.

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