Tom’s mantra is “Work; eat; sleep; swim; repeat.” Long-distance swimming requires preparation and discipline; he brings the same dedication and commitment to his life out of the water.
Throughout his career, Tom has always thrived in the process of exchanging ideas and knowledge. Now he is equally inspired by the ever-changing landscape of the science world. Acting as a conduit between the client and project team, he emphasizes the client’s needs, establishing goals and clear lines of communication between key players.
A Chicago native, Tom also looks for opportunities to give back to his community. Over the years he has been involved in various educational and cultural organizations and held board positions at institutions important to his personal and professional life.
A few clients and collaborators
- Argonne National Laboratory
- Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Chicago Public Schools
- Loyola Academy
Expert In
- Project management
- Building client relationships
- Mentoring young staff
- Sketching, building, and renovating his 1910 home in Chicago
Pursuits
- Using his experience as a Masters swimmer to bring the user’s perspective to design projects
- Longtime member with his wife of the Lyric Opera of Chicago—attending a 5-hour Wagner opera requires discipline!
- Books and classical music
- Lead dog in the Salty Dog Book Club (very exclusive—don’t ask!)
