Graduate of Monterey Bay Academy
Work Experience:
Farmer / Rancher since 1956
Raises barley and wheat for grain and hay
Runs over 150 cows plus their calves
Tom is known as the vegetarian cow man
Military Service:
Drafted into the United States Army in 1960
Completed basic training
Completed medical training
Volunteered for the Elite White Coat Project
Received an Honorable Discharge in 1966
Civic Duties:
Served as a San Benito County Planning Commissioner for 12 years
Chairman of the San Benito County Planning Commission for some years
Served on the U.S.D.A. Farm service Agency County Committee
Serving as Board Director for the San Benito County Farm Bureau
President of the San Benito County Farm Bureau, 1979 and 1980
Volunteerism:
Long time Head Deacon of the Hollister SDA Church
Long time Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Hollister SDA Church
Tileva, Fiji
