Tom earned his BS in education (magna cum laude) from Bowling Green State University and his Master of Science in Education at Youngstown State University. He is a licensed school superintendent with over 48 years of proven successful leadership and management experience in public education. Tom's experience ranges from the classroom to superintendent and Director of Governmental Relations for the Buckeye Association of School Administrators. He represented the public school district before the Ohio General Assembly for 14 years. Tom has received many honors and recognitions in his career, including the Ohio Administrator of the Year by OELMA, the Exemplary Service Award by BASA, the Warren Russel Leadership Award, and many more. Tom was active in state organizations, serving on several committees, and was editor of The Management Guide for School Leaders for 20 years. Tom has also served as president of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators, among many leadership positions. Tom is pleased to provide superintendent executive recruiting services, administrative mentoring services, board and administration team building, and strategic planning meetings.