Prior to joining the Grossmont Healthcare District in 2021, Tom provided consulting services to special districts through his firm, ATS Financial Services. Tom was a college administrator and educator for 26 years at Palomar College and Cal State University San Marcos, teaching accounting, finance, and a variety of subjects in a Government Leadership Certificate Program. Prior to his 25-year career in serving special districts in accounting, finance, executive management, and governance, Tom worked for local and regional public accounting firms, with an emphasis on auditing and consulting for local governments. He is an author and frequent speaker for professional organizations. Tom earned his MBA degree with an emphasis on government leadership from CSUSM, and his BS degree with an emphasis on accounting from SDSU. In his leisure, Tom enjoys accounting and finance.