Teaching Experience

Tom has presented workshops on news writing, business writing, media training, and how to earn the trust of senior executives to:

· OnPoint Community Credit Union,

· Oregon Department of Transportation,

· Summit Bank,

· Oregon Bankers Association,

· Farm Credit Bank of Texas,

· Tulane University,

· Wells Fargo,

· Adventist Health Systems,

· Public Relations Society of America’s national New Professionals Section,

· Public Relations Student Society of America.

Tom has also taught communications at a variety of colleges and universities:

· George Fox University (Newberg, Ore.) — Developed and presented “News Writing” workshop in 2023.

· Clark College (Vancouver, Wash.) — Developed and taught “News Writing For PR Pros” course in 2010.

· Portland State University (Portland, Ore.) — Developed and taught “Introduction to Corporate Communications” course in 2000-02.

· Marylhurst University (Portland, Ore.) — Developed and taught “Introduction to Corporate Communications” course in 2001.

· Glendale Community College (Glendale, Calif.) — Developed and taught “Introduction to Public Relations” course in 1992-93.