Born and raised in Gainesville, Tom has spent most of his career helping small business owners in one way or another. He really enjoys helping local businesses overcome obstacles to success so that they can reach their goals.
Tom is a UF graduate, having received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Accounting from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). He fondly remembers attending UF during the early days of the Spurrier era, back when Burrito Brothers was still a hole in the wall on 13th Street! He is a licensed CPA by the State of Florida. Previously, he held Series 6, 7, and 65 securities licenses and worked as a bank-based financial advisor.
Tom is married to Blakely, a 5th-grade teacher in Alachua County, and they have five children. They enjoy trips with family and the occasional day at the beach.
Coming up on a decade with ProActive, Tom enjoys working with firm clients in many different industries and understanding the things that are unique to each client and also the things that are the same for clients across different industries. His greatest passion is helping clients run their businesses more effectively and to that end, he coaches clients on goal setting, budgeting, critical tasks, evaluation and feedback, and more. He also helps clients with tactical issues, such as making proper estimated tax payments and saving enough to meet their retirement goals.
Prior to joining the ProActive Team, Tom worked with a pair of local technology firms and also provided investment guidance and financial planning for many years.
Tom is an avid fan of most music and movies from the 1960s to the 1990s and would love to hear about your favorites!
