Tom was born and raised in Red Bluff, CA.  His job as a millwright moved him  to Sonora in 1994 as a manager – where he met his wife, Jenny.

Jenny was born and raised in Salinas, CA and moved to Sonora, CA in 1983. 

Tom and Jenny married in 1994.  They have four children:  Billy, Scotty, Carly, and Reese.  In May of 2006, Tom and Jenny became Senior Pastors of Creekside Community Church.  They consider it all joy and privilege to serve God and the amazing congregation of Creekside Community Church as well as those who visit.