Tom believes that housing is more than shelter—it's the foundation for dignity, stability, and hope. When communities invest in permanent supportive housing, they don't just save money; they transform lives and demonstrate what's possible when compassion meets action.

Tom brings over 40 years of real estate expertise as a broker, associate broker, and investor with deep knowledge in property development, land management, and strategic planning. As founding Building Chairman for the Bainbridge/Decatur County Habitat for Humanity chapter, he led the completion of six homes, including two innovative "Blitz builds" finished in just two weeks.

Tom's path to founding Pathway to Home began through his weekly volunteer work feeding Rome's homeless community with Forks, Spoon & Plate and Bus Fare. Week after week, he saw the same faces—good people caught in cycles of homelessness—and realized that meals and emergency shelter weren't enough. His community needed permanent housing solutions, and his real estate background gave him the tools to create them.

Tom's superpower is connecting the dots between real estate development expertise and compassionate community service, turning complex housing challenges into practical, sustainable solutions that pencil out financially while prioritizing human dignity.