Tom takes pride in everything he does and in 1978, he started his own construction company. He continues to work as much as he can, and is known for his hard work, honesty and kindness to everyone that meets him.

Tom has worked on many projects throughout the state including I-15 in Salt Lake and Ogden, Current Creek Dam and Tunnel, Starvation, and Soldier Creek Dam. He has also worked on numerous projects in Sanpete County including building roads for the Forest Service, sewer and water systems, irrigation ponds, and turkey pads. Additionally, he has completed excavation work on many of the local schools including Moroni Middle School, North Sanpete High School, Fairview Elementary and Wasatch Academy, and businesses including Terrels, Kent’s Market and Horseshoe Hardware. The highlight of his career was working on the Alaskan Pipeline.

In the fall of 1983, a very early snowstorm stranded a large group of elk hunters in the mountains above Spring City. He spent several days clearing the roads to rescue the hunters. The snow was over seven feet deep and was higher than the Cat Bulldozer. He found 39 hunters with one still missing. The missing man was finally found off the road under a tree. He told Tom that if he had not cleared the road and found him, he would have died. Tom also worked on the floods of ’83 and ’84.

Tom has enjoyed traveling all over the world with his wife, Norma, and has had many unique travel experiences. Some hobbies have been flying his Cessna, riding motorcycles, water skiing, and annual fishing trips to Alaska. As a teenager, he loved to fix up hot rods. He still enjoys taking his wife on road trips and getting off the highways and exploring the backroads.

Tom has been married to his wife, Norma, for almost 63 years, and together they have 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. His family is his greatest joy. He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors and telling stories. He loves Spring City and quietly helps others when he sees a need.