Tom retired from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources after 37 years of service in the Wildlife Management Program, the last 24 as the program director. Tom co-chairs WGF’s wildlife workgroup. In retirement, Tom continues his conservation work through volunteering with the Sauk County Conservation Alliance, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame. Tom and his wife Mary Jon live in Prairie du Sac enjoying travel, gardening, fishing and family time.