Tom was one of my role models
I met Tom at the SANSPUG user group. Back then, I was a struggling SharePoint administrator trying to find free resources to help manage this monster of a product. He was president of the group and from then on, we grew to become friends. Tom's questions were always very targeted and super intelligent, he would make me say 'huh, I didn't think of that' many times. He would also call out when I was wrong, which is what I really liked about him; constructive criticism. He was also very warm and made you feel very comfortable within minutes of meeting him. I really admired how he was dedicated to his family and giving back to the community. Shortly before this picture was taken, I admitted that I was star struck at having accomplished a bucket list item of working with him to make the 2018 SharePoint Saturday San Diego a reality. I will miss this kind and generous soul more than I can imagine right now.