Tom began his distinguished career as a police officer in West Carthage, NY before joining the United States Border Patrol in 1984 – little did he know that this decision would lead to him becoming the first Director of ICE to have worked his way up through the ranks, from the very bottom rung of the law enforcement ladder to the top – an accolade that he is extremely proud of.
More recently, Tom has been focused on educating professionals, officials and the public as to the threat currently posed by the Southern border, through keynote speeches and public speaking engagements. He assists businesses with high level strategy direction through his company, Homeland Strategic, assisting qualified individuals in establishing relationships and building their reputation.