Career

Tom’s business experience stems from a variety of industries including music, digital publishing, manufacturing, commercial printing, and communications. Tom has always delivered substantial growth in sales and profitability, no matter the industry, while simultaneously increasing employee morale and accountability.

In the political world, Tom was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature in 2009 and quickly developed a reputation for being a fierce advocate for business. Whether working with County and Town officials to expedite permits, working through regulatory obstacles, or speaking out against burdensome policy proposals, Tom made sure that business had a voice.

Twice recognized among Long Island’s 50 Most Influential People by the Long Island Press, he successfully fought for changes to the County’s budget process and for compromise on important water quality legislation. Tom sponsored innovative legislation to fast-track veterans’ public assistance applications, as well as bills to make the regulatory process and the voter referendum process more transparent. He also sits on the Board of the Suffolk County Land Bank Corporation, a not-for-profit formed to address contaminated brownfield properties and zombie homes. Despite being a member of the Republican minority, Tom has been remarkably successful — the result of strong negotiating skills and bipartisan relationships built on mutual respect.

Born and raised in West Babylon and a resident of the Town of Islip for more than thirty years, Tom and his wife, Anna, are deeply rooted in the community. He served as President of the Islip Chamber of Commerce, President of the East Islip Soccer Club, and is a member of Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Sons of Italy, and Knights of Columbus.  He sits on the Development Committee for United Veterans Beacon House and is involved with a number of other charitable organizations.