Moved to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
in Washington, DC, where he worked 11 years as a
video and satellite television producer, public affairs officer,
and distance learning specialist.
(1989-2000)
Was born in Washington, DC, where he grew up in the
suburbs in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Graduated with honors from Archbishop Carroll High School
in Washington, DC, ranked 2nd in his class of 200 students,
and received the
Silver Medal for General Excellence.
Worked 6 years on television production crews for the annual
“National Memorial Day Concert” and “A Capitol Fourth”  
broadcast nationally on PBS. (1997-2003)
Graduated from the University of Maryland with a
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Magna Cum Laude,
in Radio, Television, and Film production.
Took a job transfer with USDA and moved to San Diego, CA,
where he worked as a public affairs officer for the
USDA Forest Service. (2000-2002)
Began his professional career at Arbitron Ratings
in Laurel, MD, where he worked for 9 years as a field
interviewing manager and survey coordinator
. (1981-1989)
Launched Tomsfeet Productions to embark on a career as a
motivational speaker and independent TV and video producer.
Worked on the television production crew for CBS's
Latin Grammy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA
Earned his Masters Degree in Educational Technology
from the University of Maryland, graduating with a
perfect
4.0 grade point average.
Worked as communication director for Hurricane Katrina Relief Center
in Scripps Ranch, CA
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1981
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1989
2005
2002
1997
Received Telly Award as executive producer for "Partners
Video Magazine"
1999
Received Telly Award, Aegis Award of Excellence, and Aurora
Awards - Platinum - Best of Show as executive producer for
"Partners Video Magazine"
2000
Tom Willis          Tomsfeet Productions          E-mail -- tom@tomsfeet.com          Phone -- (619) 723-4015
Keynote speaker at the National Broadcasting Society in Los
Angeles, CA
2008
Threw out the Ceremonial First Pitch prior to a San Diego
Padres game at Petco Park in San Diego, CA
2009
Delivered the commencement address for graduation ceremonies
at Webster University, San Diego, CA
Tom Willis
2010
Started the national "Pitch for Awareness" tour
Pitch for Awareness - National Tour
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