Tom is a newly ordained Deacon to the Kansas City Kansas Diocese receiving his first assignment here at Good Shephard Parish. Tom and his family are originally from Sioux City Iowa and for the last 18 years have been members of St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee. Tom and his wife Monica have three grown children, Tom, PJ and Maddie, who all live in the Kansas City area. Tom and Monica are strong supporters of Catholic Schools. All three children graduated from St. Joseph Grade School, St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Kansas State University. Tom is active in the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Charities and the Shalom House. Tom is a recruiter for The Pinnacle group and Monica is a controller for Pivot International.