Tom was raised in Clovis and was one of the first students to attend Weldon Elementary School in the mid 1950's. He developed a love for music and sang in Clovis High School vocal ensembles. He played saxophone in band and was drum major during his senior year. He went on to major in music at Fresno State.
Introduced to journalism his junior year he had become the editor of the Clovis High's Cougar's Growl and through that was asked to cover sports for the Clovis Independent paper. After graduation he became editor. He worked in the news industry for 28 years as a reporter, editor, publisher and owner of papers in Central and Northern Ca. In the 1990's he obtained his teaching credentials and Masters Degree and began teaching in the Fresno Unified School District. During his 3rd year he was honored as top educator in CA. by John Hopkins University.
He has served on many boards and clubs throughout his years including Clovis Memorial District.
Tom is married and has 3 adult children.
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