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Tom AndersonRon Hering Award – 2025 “I create a compassionate and connected world by honoring myself and serving with wisdom and heart.” The common theme in Tom’s life has been to learn and grow, then teach and serve. His years of service to others in their personal quest for meaning and purpose began long ago growing up in a family where service was an assumed part of one’s life. His parents modeled the importance and value of serving in the community. In his twenties, Tom served in his local community by being the youngest ever President of a Civitan Club and the Chair of the Income Development Committee for the American Cancer Society of Palm Beach County. Tom’s inner journey started in his 30’s getting involved in Unity Church. In 2006, he participated in Wilderness Quest, where he became a Quest Guide for over 15-years in Colorado. This inspiring his book Your Place in the World: Creating a Life of Vision, Meaning, and Purpose. Looking for a community of men, Tom attended the NWTA in 2013, soon thereafter serving as Weekend Registrar, Area Steward, Area I-Group Coordinator, and later, the National I-Group Council Chair. Tom’s demonstration of service is tremendously visible in his profession to development affordable housing. He has worked to create housing for those who might not otherwise have it for over 13 years, supporting the creation of thousands of multifamily housing units in over 10 states. He is currently the Chief Development Officer for a regional development and property management company based in Charlotte, NC. |
