Tom, a US Army veteran, has been a dairy farmer in Sauk County for more than 30 years.  He achieved two college degrees, one in General Agriculture and the other in Ornamental Horticulture.  Tom has served on his church council and currently sits on the church Cemetery Board.  Tom has been an active member of 4-H for more than 15 years and has been a leader in the Farm Tractor Safety Program.  Currently, Tom is Chairman of the Town of Westfield, and has served in this capactiy for six years.