Tom spent 22 years in Texas and Oklahoma working in the oil and gas industry. In 2002, Tom accepted a position in Pittsburgh until his retirement in 2019. Tom was ordained 2011 as a Deacon in the Catholic Church. He has served at Sts. John and Paul Parish and is currently at Divine Redeemer Parish. He also serves the Diocese as Deacon Director of Marriage. He has been married for 42 years to his wife, Donna and they have 4 children and 3 grandchildren.