Tom grew up on his family’s farm in Onaga, Kansas. During high school, they moved to Belleville where his parents both accepted teaching positions. Then in July 1975, he first joined the Kansas Grain Inspection Service as a sampler in their Belleville office. He quickly moved up the ranks to Inspector only one year later, then moved to manage the Colby location in 1981. Twelve years later, he moved to Topeka to become KGIS’ Assistant Director. When KGIS privatized in 1997, Tom was appointed Vice President of the newly-formed corporation and named President in 2000.
Over the years, Tom has given much of his time to serve on the Federal Grain Inspection Service Advisory Committee, Federal Research Coordinating Team and the Federal Sorghum Odor Task Force. He is also a past president of the American Association of Grain Inspection & Weighing Agencies. Tom’s leadership over the years at the Kansas Grain Inspection Service has been exemplary.
KGIS would like to wish Tom and his wife Paula the very best in their retirement. They plan to keep very busy with 4 grandchildren, camping trips, fishing, golfing, etc.
