Tom had a long career with BT as an IT project manager and technology consultant working with operator services and consumer product strategy.

He had a parallel career in the Royal Naval Reserve as a communications specialist before finishing his service as executive officer of HMS Sherwood. After leaving BT he expanded an interest in autism and asperger syndrome through a master’s degree and became a mentor for autistic and ADHD university students.

Tom has been a SNAPS Trustee since 2021 and is also a Trustee for his local scout group. He lives in Leeds with his wife Val and sings 2nd Tenor in Leeds Male Voice Choir.