EDUCATION:
University of Central Florida, A.A.
Graduate of Seattle University with a B.A. in Police Science, 1977.
Doctor of Chiropractic degree awarded from Life University College in Marietta, Georgia, 1983.
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Appointed to the Chiropractic Disciplinary Board by Governor Booth Gardner and served as vice-chairman. Private practice chiropractor in Spanaway since 1983.
 
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
U.S. Army 1977-1985. Honorable Discharge. Formerly served as a Captain in the Special Forces.
 
STATE GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:
Serving seventh term from the 2nd District, representing citizens of Pierce County, including McKenna, Rainier, Roy, Ft. Lewis, Spanaway, Orting, Graham and the City of Eatonville; and Yelm and Lawrence Lake in Thurston County.
 
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Accessible, affordable health care
Strengthen the economy
Improve state transportation system
 
AWARDS:
Washington State Chiropractor of the Year, 2001
Legislator of the Year Award, Washington State Nurses Association, 2000
Legislator of the Year Award, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, 1999
Legislator of the Year Award, Washington State Labor Council, 1999
Legislator of the Year Award, Washington State Veterinary Association, 1993
Legislator of the Year Award, Washington State Dental Hygienists Association, 1994
 
PERSONAL:
Born Oct. 27, 1954, in Brooklyn , New York. Tom and his wife, Lynn, reside on a small farm in Roy.