“When I first talked to Tom, I knew his years of experience would prove valuable, but I never thought how relatable they would be to me.  From the start of our mentoring relationship, he was never about telling me what to do.  He always gives scenarios of things he experienced and that would bring out questions and spark ideas in me.  It’s been a treasure having a man of integrity and faith being patient with me and giving grace as I travel in my own journey.  We don’t talk daily or even weekly, but just a simple text asking for a moment to connect to run something past him has been so rewarding.”

“Having a mentor has given me a compass in the journey of self-discovery, guiding me through challenges and growth. A mentor provides wisdom, support, and perspective that can help navigate the complexities of life and career. It’s given me more focused purpose and clarity like I’ve never had.  Embracing mentorship is to embrace becoming the best version of myself.”

“Everyone needs a mentor. I discovered well into my 30’s I needed 3 relationships: a Mentor (for me, a Paul), someone (for me) to mentor (a Timothy) and a peer to walk alongside me (a Barnabas). Those who Mentored me added to my life those things I had not known or potential I had not seen in myself. These relationships have been invaluable to encourage, challenge and correct my course when I needed it most. Finding authentic and trustworthy lives I could emulate changed the direction of my life for the better on several occasions. More than anything, as I developed a willingness to be inspected and teachable has only enhanced my life more than I can explain here. Certainly, passing on what I have learned to the next generations has been rewarding not only for next generations but also for my growth.”