After just a year of joining SCORE, Tom took on the role of Chapter Chair in Seattle. The chapter was in need of a makeover. Within a few months, the chapter was operating effectively and began to grow. He served as Chapter Chair for four years all the while focused on improving how they served clients but also focused on engaging his fellow volunteers and the community. The year after he turned over the reigns to his predecessor, the chapter won Chapter of the Year. Leadership has continued to be an area of focus for tom; he took on the task of creating SCORE's formal new leader training program along with Karen Williams, a conductor award winner in 2020. Tom also took on the task of having the Seattle Chapter be the lead organization for hosting the annual small business gala. This year alone, the event raised over $130,000. Tom embodies SCORE and its mission.
