EXPERIENCES
(LIFE TIME)

THERE ARE SEVERAL COMMON THREADS RUNNING THROUGH OUT MY LIFETIME THAT I FEEL QUALIFY ME TO BE MAYOR OF ANN ARBOR.

1 Founder and CEO of All Star Driver Education: www.allstardrivereducation.com For the past 10 years Tom has practiced FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY with the business he created, All Star Driver Education. Tom and his son have expanded the business from one classroom at home to having over 30 locations in Michigan (still growing), 5 in Arizona and a Franchise Program..

2. Founder of the T. Wall Foundation: www.twallfoundation.org Tom founded this organization to give special need kids a way to participate and feel special about themselves. The mission of the T. Wall Foundation is to offer the Special Need Students an opportunity to interact with the general public, enrich their lives and inspire their future in the community.

3. Special Education Teacher:  Tom retired from teaching Special Education at Willow Run Community Schools where he learned quickly to listen to his special ed students and respected them by being sincere and telling the truth, Tom always stood by his promises and learned early on not to disappoint them. Superintendent Gayle Green said, “He is a crazy person in so many ways, in other ways, he is so commendable. The Kids loved him” (EMU Baseball Coach Ron Oestrike testimonial letter)

4. Camp Al-Gon–Quian: Tom was Chief Operating Officer of the Ann Arbor “Y’s” Camp Al-Gon–Quian. He was solely responsible for the operation of a multifaceted facility which housed over 180 campers including approximately over 50 staff members in Northern Michigan on Burt Lake. Camp Al-Gon-Quain Executive Director, John Williams called Tom “an Outstanding Administrator who took his responsibility seriously.” (Ann Arbor Y Testimonial Letter)

5. University of Michigan Hockey: Team Tom Marketed and Promoted the University of Michigan Hockey Team (U of M Hockey Coach Red Barenson testimonial letter.) Despite not having much experience in promoting and marketing, Tom quickly learned on the job training and did an excellent job. (Testimonial Letter from Athletic Director Don Canham’s Assistant)