Growing up in New Mexico, Tom's family didn't ever have the newest car or the coolest ride. This led to hours with his father in the grease pit, working on cars. In many ways, what Tom has learned about career and leadership success all started with pistons and crankshafts.
"I grew up working on cars, and I did it beside my father. So I can remember going back to sixth or seventh grade I always wanted to be a mechanical engineer."
Tom's interest in mechanics led to a career as an engineer, but that career shifted to sales and marketing positions as time progressed.
"If you find someone that's talking a lot, they're probably not going to be a good salesperson or product support person because listening is so important."
Considering global energy demand and economics, Tom sees how the world will balance renewable energy options with the need to use oil and other fossil fuels to get energy to those without it.
"The energy supply side will vary over the coming years, and we've got over a billion people that still don't have access to electricity."
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