Tom began his career at Humboldt State as the sports information director, winning many Best in the Region and Best in the Nation honors from CoSIDA for his writing and publications from 1981 to 1991. Since 1991 he has served as the school’s associate athletic director, overseeing media relations. Tom graduated from Humboldt State with a degree in journalism in 1981 and received a master’s in communications from University of Portland in 1987. He served four years (2005-2009) as co-college pastor with his wife Lisa at Arcata First Baptist Church.
