Tom has had an extensive career in engineering serving the people's needs. For 32 years he successfully managed budgets, projects, and programs which met the needs and aspirations of people. His awards include the University of Maryland School of Engineering Centennial Medal for outstanding achievement in 1994. He was named the Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year in 1998.

• Dean of Engineering, Widener University, 18 years
• Positions held at Old Dominion University, West Virginia Institute of Technology and the University of Maryland
• Consultant for Union Carbide, Glenn L. Martin Co., Norfolk Naval Shipyard, NASA Langley, Pressure Products, Inc., and the U.S. Bureau of Mines

• B.E.S. chemical engineering, The Johns Hopkins University
• Ph.D chemical engineering, University of Maryland

• Cecil County Economic Development Commission
• Aberdeen Proving Ground Restoration Advisory Board
• Cecil Community College Foundation Board
• President of Friends of the Library
• Immaculate Conception Parish Long-Range Planning Committee
• Cecil County Chamber of Commerce
• Elkton Alliance and Chamber
• Cecil Leadership Institute
• Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
• Farm Bureau
• Cecil County Farm Museum
• Engineer Mentor for Rising Sun Middle School Future City Team
• Salvation Army Cecil County Service Unit in Support of the Help Center
• Listed in Who's Who in Engineering, Who's Who in America