Tom grew up in Sheboygan where he met his wife Paula. They have two adult children. They came to faith in Christ at Southside Alliance Church in 1991 and shortly after left for Minnesota so Tom could attend Crown College where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry and Master’s degree in Church Leadership. Tom served as a full-time pastor in the Christian and Missionary Alliance for 20 years before working in the non-profit sector. Tom loves playing games, hanging out with people, and watching the Packers.