Tom is a retired “Mustang”—a Marine Corp’s Infantry Colonel who served three tours in Viet Nam and received a commission after the battle for Khe Sanh. His nearly 30-year career culminated after he commanded over 5,000 Marines during combat operations during Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. He has a Doctoral Degree from the University of St. Thomas, an M.A. in Political Science, an M.S. in Computer Science, and a B.S. is Econometrics. He was the Most Distinguished Graduate of the College of Naval Command and Staff of the Naval War College in 1993. Before moving to the Village he was the Director of Graduate Studies at the University of St. Mary. Tom and Evelyn moved to the Village in 1998 when he joined our Council; he became a 4th Degree Knight on October 31st, 1999. Tom and Evelyn shall celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in November.
His involvement within the church includes: Actively participating in myriad events for the past 16 years. In January of this year Tom assumed the duties as Community Director for 22 Council Projects. He contributes to the “Jackson House Food Program,” actively supports “Pennies from Heaven”,” Rice Bowl,” “Coats for Kids,” and the “Baby Bottle” collections. He has been a ham salesperson, and co-chaired and organized the Christmas Cards sales for the “Keep Christ in Christmas” program. Tom currently arranges for and provides the 4th Degree dinners and picnic fare. He is a perpetual Adoration substitute for any Brother Knight needing assistance. Last year Tom contributed 894 hours to parish and Knights’ activities and functions; through February this year he has logged 156 hours of community service under the aegis of Knights of Columbus activities. He has attended right to life events including the Little Rock Mass and March for Life to the capital. Tom visits the Elijah’s Place Memory Facility at Mt. Carmel about three times weekly, and did the same at Good Sam’s for over ten years.
His involvement within the community: His first major Council Project collected over $5,000 for the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. A member of the Good Sam’s Advisory Board for four years, Tom also chaired that board for another two years—emphasizing the need to provide for community transportation, community day care availability, and rehabilitation facilities within the Village. He sponsored a Woodland Auditorium Bluegrass Concert that raised over $25,000 to build the nondenominational chapel at Good Sam’s. He helped raise funds for Good Sam’s Day Care Facility, Simply Kids. A member of the “Disaster Relief Team,” Tom assisted with the tornado cleanup in Peron last fall. For the past two years Tom has organized the dinners for our homeless veterans at St. Francis’ House in Little Rock and helped with and participated in their socials. Annually, Tom participates in the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Basket preparation and deliveries. He helps solicit community business support for “Persons with Disabilities” and participates in the annual “Tootsie Roll” effort. He has worked with Habitat for Humanity in Benton. Tom served on the Hot Springs’ Golf Committee for six years--and as their Chairman for two years. He participates in Knights’ Golf Tournaments and the Bishop McDonald Golf Scramble. Tom and Evelyn moved to HSV in 1998. He joined Council 10208 and was exemplified as a 4th Degree Knight on October 31, 1999.
His involvement within the church includes: Actively participating in myriad events for the past 16 years. In January of this year Tom assumed the duties as Community Director for 22 Council Projects. He contributes to the “Jackson House Food Program,” actively supports “Pennies from Heaven”,” Rice Bowl,” “Coats for Kids,” and the “Baby Bottle” collections. He has been a ham salesperson, and co-chaired and organized the Christmas Cards sales for the “Keep Christ in Christmas” program. Tom currently arranges for and provides the 4th Degree dinners and picnic fare. He is a perpetual Adoration substitute for any Brother Knight needing assistance. Last year Tom contributed 894 hours to parish and Knights’ activities and functions; through February this year he has logged 156 hours of community service under the aegis of Knights of Columbus activities. He has attended right to life events including the Little Rock Mass and March for Life to the capital. Tom visits the Elijah’s Place Memory Facility at Mt. Carmel about three times weekly, and did the same at Good Sam’s for over ten years.
His involvement within the community: His first major Council Project collected over $5,000 for the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. A member of the Good Sam’s Advisory Board for four years, Tom also chaired that board for another two years—emphasizing the need to provide for community transportation, community day care availability, and rehabilitation facilities within the Village. He sponsored a Woodland Auditorium Bluegrass Concert that raised over $25,000 to build the nondenominational chapel at Good Sam’s. He helped raise funds for Good Sam’s Day Care Facility, Simply Kids. A member of the “Disaster Relief Team,” Tom assisted with the tornado cleanup in Peron last fall. For the past two years Tom has organized the dinners for our homeless veterans at St. Francis’ House in Little Rock and helped with and participated in their socials. Annually, Tom participates in the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Basket preparation and deliveries. He helps solicit community business support for “Persons with Disabilities” and participates in the annual “Tootsie Roll” effort. He has worked with Habitat for Humanity in Benton. Tom served on the Hot Springs’ Golf Committee for six years--and as their Chairman for two years. He participates in Knights’ Golf Tournaments and the Bishop McDonald Golf Scramble. Tom and Evelyn moved to HSV in 1998. He joined Council 10208 and was exemplified as a 4th Degree Knight on October 31, 1999.