Born in Pittsburgh, PA, September 2, 1939, Graduated from Williston Academy 1959, Graduated Hobart College 1963, Graduated Boston University Law School 1966. Married to Nancy W. Leonard 1966, two daughters born: 1967, Jessica Grant, 1972 Tegan Rodgers. Founded Dean and Hamilton REALTORS 1972.

Avid sailor and two time International 210 New England Champion. Tom is also a golfer, skier, runner and gardener. Tom is a member of the Cohasset Tennis and Squash Club, The Cohasset Yacht Club, and The Mill Reef Club, Antigua, W.I.

Tom's non profit contributions include: Board of Directors South Shore Art Center 1985 to present, President 1995-1996; Participated in Capital Campaign for the construction of the Art Center as well as co-chair of Construction Committee 1987-1988. Member of the finance committee 1988-1995 and 1997-present.

Patron Member of the South Shore Art Center for the past 10 years. Tom has also been involved in numerous other committees and events on going at the Art Center. Tom is a member of the Copley Society, long time season ticket holder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Friend of the Symphony as well as the Pops. Huntington Theatre Company season subscriber for fourteen years and co-chair of the Board of Overseers, member of the Museum of Fine Arts, member of the Science Museum, and member of the Aquarium.

Tom is an enthusiastic supporter of many of the institutions that present the visual and performing arts in and around the Boston area.