Tom White is a native of Lubbock, Texas, a Lubbock High School alumni who attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.

He is a partner at Dennis Bros. Printers, Inc. and is active at his church, Indiana Avenue Baptist Church. Tom is an avid golfer. He also works with ABC Pro Rodeo, is a past director of Lubbock Boys and Girls Club, and is currently on the Board of Goodwill Industries.

Tom was President of the Lubbock Lions Club, 1999-2000. He has been a Texas Lions Camp Director, and is still very involved with campers. He is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, a Jack Weich Fellow, a Texas Lions Fellow, and recipient of the International Presidents' Medal.

Tom and his childhood sweetheart, Peggy, have four sons, Ben, Joshua, Andy and Matt.