Overview
Political and Government Experience
Prior to joining Faegre Drinker Tom served as deputy political director for Minnesota's House Republican Campaign Committee (HRCC) in 2012, Tom managed day-to-day operations for 30 targeted House races and 21 staff members. His role also included candidate recruitment, direct mail, radio, targeted voter contact strategy, precinct analysis, debate preparation and fundraising.
Previously, Tom was committee administrator for the Minnesota Redistricting Committee in 2011-12. As the lead staff member, he was responsible for creating and redrawing legislative and congressional district boundaries. During that time, he also was the committee administrator for the Capital Investment Committee, which passed the first state investment in restoring the Minnesota State Capitol among other important infrastructure projects of statewide significance.
While earning a bachelor's degree in political science from St. John's University, Tom was a four-year player on the school's varsity hockey team.
Tom is a consulting professional within Faegre Drinker Consulting, and does not act as a lawyer for clients. Learn more about the Faegre Drinker Consulting practice.Services & Industries
Credentials
Education
Saint John's University
B.A. in Political Science (2008)
Experience
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2018 1 min readMinnesota Retailers Association State Legislative CounselGovernment & Regulatory Affairs Lobbying & Public Policy
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2016 1 min readIndian Tribe Lobbies on Sovereignty and Gaming IssuesIndian Tribal Finance & Gaming Government & Regulatory Affairs Lobbying & Public Policy
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2016 1 min readTarget Government Relations GuidanceGovernment & Regulatory Affairs Lobbying & Public Policy
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1 min readAmerican Chemistry Council State Legislative ServicesGovernment & Regulatory Affairs Lobbying & Public Policy
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1 min readMinnesota Chiefs of Police State Relations GuidanceGovernment & Regulatory Affairs Lobbying & Public Policy
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
Other Perspectives
- Three Tax Plans, Three Different Impacts to Minnesota Businesses
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, May 2018
Leadership & Community
Civic Activities
- Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce — Board Member
- Girls on the Run Twin Cities — Board Member
- St. John's University — J-Club (Board Member), Class Committee and Young Fellows
Honors
- St. John's University — Dean's Council Committee, 2004-05; Varsity Hockey, 2004-08 (Most Improved Player, 2007-08, and Assistant Captain, 2007-08)