Pastor Tom was born and grew up on the East Coast in New York. Tom planned to work with his father in their family business but after his father was murdered in 1980, he moved to California. Tom was saved in 1985 during a VBS meeting for parents. After being saved Tom says his life was sold out to Christ Jesus. Tom served 7yrs on staff at Joshua Springs Calvary Chapel starting in 1994 as an assisting pastor, directing Sky Valley Christian Conference Center. After graduating from Bible College, Tom was offered a teaching position on the Bible College Staff. Pastor Tom answered God’s call to minister at Valley Community Chapel in January of 2001. He hopes that God will allow him to serve as pastor here for the rest of his ministry years. Tom, is married to his beautiful wife Valerie, has two daughters Nicole and Ashley, son-in-law Derrick and grandson Caleb.