Born and raised in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Tom am a fifth generation Fodi to lay deep roots in this region. Tom and Erin (Hartman, '05) Fodi have spent most of their married lives in and around the northern suburbs. Tom graduated from Northgate High School (Bellevue) convinced he was headed for a life following in the footsteps of his military-serving father. All that changed when he sensed a call along a different path.
Tom walked away from a full-tuition ROTC scholarship to the Virginia Military Institute and transferred as an undergraduate to Johnson University. After obtaining an M.Div. from Emmanuel Christian Seminary, Tom was ordained and served in a variety of professional ministries including service as a commissioned chaplain in the US Air Force.
Currently, Tom is a pastor, father, and civically engaged citizen running for State Representative.
