Tom grew up and established his career in Connecticut, where he worked for 30 years as a public health official at a municipal health department and the CDC Foundation. As a nonprofit leader, he directed agencies working with children impacted by life-threatening illnesses, people living with HIV/AIDS, and older people in need of assisted care. Tom found his way to Harpswell through a friend who invited him to Bailey Island to kayak and bike. He is a member of the Harpswell Aging at Home Steering Committee, Elder Care Network of Lincoln County board, Midcoast Maine Pickleball board and Harpswell Recreation board. Tom spends his free time walking his dog, playing pickleball, biking, and kayaking with family and friends.