Tom became interested in snowmobiles around 1971 and started his publishing career from the basement of his home with a magazine called "The Hummer" and continued as its Publisher through 1986 and Editor through 1992. In 1983, Tom ventured into producing snowmobile shows and retail sale events in a business called Leisure Features which featured snowmobile and ATV shows popular with powersports enthusiasts and their families. The shows, held each Fall and Spring, continue to draw thousands of consumers and displayers. Tom was also instrumental in lobbying for a portion of the gas tax dollars for the state snowmobile program, increasing snowmobile registration fees and improving trespassing laws all of which helped the development and maintenance of Wisconsin's trail system and creation of responsible snowmobile legislation. Tom has served on numerous industry organizations including the International Snowmobile Media Council, American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) and the Blue Ribbon Coalition. He was instrumental in the formation of Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (AWSC) and was an active member from 1975 to 1985. He has been promoting the snowmobiling at the local, state, national and international levels for many years. He has received numerous awards for his involvement in snowmobiling including induction into the Iron Dog Brigade. Tom's entire family has always been with him in support of his efforts to promote snowmobiling.