Besides being a broker for nearly 40 years, Tom ran his own his own realty company – and most recently owned and operated Payette River Realty.  Tom is a mature Christian who is married to his wife of 24+ years–  Edie, and together they have a large family including 7 children and their spouses, plus a “grundle” of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Tom & Edie have resided in Garden Valley along with their “other kids” (their dogs and cats) for the past 13 years.  During their years in Garden Valley, Tom has served his community as Chamber of Commerce President, and has served several years on the local hospital board.

During his college years, Tom coached the I.S.U. Rodeo Team and paid for much of his education as a Professional Rodeo Cowboy, competing in the National Rodeo Finals, Saddle-Bronc and Bull Riding events. At that same time, he served as President of his business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi, and also served as national Vice President.

Throughout time, Tom has seen a vast number of changes in not only the real estate market, but in the economy in general.  As such, his experience in all areas of his career plus his continuing education have proven to be extremely valuable assets to clients on both sides of a transaction.  In addition, anyone who has ever owned his own business can tell you that being the “boss” also means you are a servant to all and that includes being “the chief, cook and bottle washer.”  When you sum up all of these facts, you’ll find Tom to be a  man who can handle just about anything that comes up – always in the fullness of integrity and with great imagination, negotiation skills, grace, poise and confidence.