A native of Northern Greenville County, Tommy grew up in the Blue Ridge community. He attended both public and private schools including Skyland Elementary School and Southside Christian School in Greenville.

After graduating high school, he earned an accounting degree from Bob Jones University and entered graduate school at Clemson.

His career path was set when he was hired as a pension compliance administrator by Hunt, DuPree, Rhine in Greenville. His career success can be traced back to the work ethic demanded by his parents and the quality education that he received at both public and private schools.

Tommy founded his own pension compliance firm ten years ago. Headquartered in Greer, Stringer Resource Group provides ERISA compliance services for 350 companies in the Carolinas. As a business owner who provides jobs right here in Greer, Tommy understands that small businesses like his clients are the backbone of our economy. Tommy believes that governmental regulations and taxes should be decreased so that business owners can do what they do best: create jobs.

Tommy also believes that citizens should give something back to the communities who support them. Before being elected to the General Assembly in 2008, served as a Trustee at Coastal Carolina University. Elected to the Board in 2006, Tommy served as Board Secretary and chairman of the Audit Committee. Tommy’s work on the Audit Committee has drastically improved CCU’s financial practices.