Thom is the Director of the Center for Professional Selling at Middle Tennessee State University, a professor whose entrepreneurial instincts and clear vision have assisted in the growth of multiple companies and individuals.

Thom stands at the forefront of professional sales education. With 25 plus years of New Business Development serving roles from sales, district manager to Vice President of Sales with corporations such as Century II, Paychex, and NFIB.

He is responsible for providing world-class sales education and training students that are productive from day one. Also, for building business relationships that are seeking high-quality sales applicants and helping both students and the business community connect. Thom’s passion is to help his students succeed by implementing solutions that work.

With an array of interests and affiliations, Thom stays connected to the community through investing time and energy on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra, founder of the UnStuck Business Academy, and active in the Walter Hill Church of Christ.

As a third-generation entrepreneur, Thom has great insight into understanding what clients want and need. He and his wife have three sons and daughters-in-law.  On Thom’s desk is the same Bible that is set in his father’s office and his grandfather’s before. This keeps him grounded in remembering who he is and where he came from.