Tom has over 20 years of experience, ranging from collaborating and designing unique indoor zip-line structures to specialty million-pound press foundations. Tom continues to provide design and engineering direction for a diverse range of projects.

His involvement in the industry began as a laborer laying masonry block during High School. In 1999, he was hired as an Estimator with the D.J. Porter Company, Inc. where he realized his love for construction. During that time, he simultaneously attended Youngstown State University working towards his engineering degree. In 2005, Tom joined forces with C. Tucker Cope & Associates where he specialized in municipal & EPA compliant storm & waste water/pollution prevention design solutions for a wide range of site specific projects. This served as the foundation upon which Tom would continue to expand his education and expertise. In 2014, Engineering Direct, LLC was established after a partnership was formed with fellow engineer, C. Tucker Cope.

Tom’s extensive education includes a Master’s in Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior, he obtained his undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University—a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil & Construction Engineering Technology. Tom also carries two certificates from Cincinnati State in Land Surveying and Advanced Surveying.

Tom is an active member in his community and was awarded Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District Cooperator of the Year in 2016. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, Construction Management Association of America, past Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District Elected Board of Supervisors term: 2018-2023, and Professional Engineer for the States of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, New York, Texas, Arkansas, Maryland, and Maine.

During Tom’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Jessica and their dog Chubbs, golfing, playing guitar, and spending time with his nieces and nephews.