Meet Tom

Tom is a third generation Floridian from Jacksonville.  Fishing, playing baseball, helping his father build houses and keeping his heavy equipment in working order occupied most of his time through high school.  After graduating from Bishop Kenny HS, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Army and later worked at the Kennedy Space Center during the Apollo (moon landing) program.

While working and raising his family Tom completed a BA degree from the University of Central Florida in Psychology and Engineering (focus in human factors). Later while working with the Florida Departments of Labor and Vocational Rehabilitation Tom was accepted into and completed the Masters degree program in Rehabilitation Services (advanced problem solving) from Florida State University.

In 1976 Tom accepted a management position in Tampa with an international risk management company.  It was a unique opportunity to apply his skills to the human resource and risk management problems that businesses encounter. 

Tom and his wife Barbara met in Tampa and have lived in the Northwest section of the county for over 27 years.  Tom has two daughters and three grandchildren.  

Four generations in our new home for a pre-Christmas gathering.  Left to Right: Aunt Marie, Kelley, Barbara, Devan, Tom, Myles, Chris, Damian

In 1979, Tom started his own company which grew into multiple locations providing problem analysis and solutions for Employers.  1979 was also the beginning of Tom’s journey into State government by way of improving our Workers’ Compensation system.

His gift for listening, analyzing, designing, and problem solving grew with each step he took in life.  Tom has also applied his rare combination of education and experience with complex computer, health and human services, business, government, and administrative systems to our community issues.

Tom’s community involvement has: added neighborhood protection against cell phone towers; begun the lake management campaign; worked on our transportation projects; helped prevent and deal with substance abuse problems at home, schools, and work; helped usher in the first Community based development plan; sat on two of the largest special maintenance and civic association boards; and pushed for sensible development and land use for our County.

“Throughout my personal, business, professional, and community life I have been an active listener and Proactive Problem Solver.”

“My promise to you as County Commissioner is to confront and with your help resolve our current District, County, and Regional issues and set our course for the future”.

With great regard,

Tom Aderhold

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