Thomas H. Holcom, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Kansas City whose entrepreneurial style has supported the growth of several businesses and non-profit agencies. During the past two decades, Holcom has helped Pioneer Services achieve significant growth and recognition. Under his leadership the company has launched many initiatives regarding financial education, military benefits, family support, and services that solve very unique problems, aimed at helping military families. In 2010, he was named Chief Strategy Officer of MidCountry Financial Corp., and leads the strategic planning process and direction for all of MidCountry Financial.

Holcom has championed an open and supportive workplace, resulting in Pioneer Services being named as one of the "Best Companies to Work for in America" in 2004 and 2006, and being chosen by Ingram’s business magazine as one of the “Best Companies to Work For in Kansas City” in 2009. The Kansas City Business Journal recognized Pioneer Services in 2010 with its "Champions of Business" award for financial performance, innovation, and community contributions. His commitment to promoting volunteerism led to the company being recognized for having the “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program” in 2006 by the American Business Awards (The Stevies) and the “Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Workplace Innovation” by PR News in 2010.

Community Involvement

• Past President, Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation
• Board of Trustees, Park University
• National Board of Directors, Business Executives for National Security
• First President, Command and General Staff College Foundation
• Member, Navy League
• Member, Association of the United States Army
• Participant, Army War College National Security Seminar, 2001
• Board of Directors, 1995–present; President, 1998–1999; Angel Flight Central
• Founding Member; Chairman of the Board, 2001–2002; Angel Flight America
• Former President, University of Missouri-Kansas City Bloch School Alumni Board
• Former Director, Athena PowerLink Board

Recognition

• Recipient of Kansas City Business Journal’s “Champions of Business” Award, 2010 and 2011
• "Outstanding Civilian Service Medal," United States Army, 2010
• “Best Financial Services Executive of the Year” American Business Award ("Stevie"), 2009
• “Man of the Year,” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, 2008
• “Entrepreneur of the Year for Social Responsibility” in the Central Midwest region, Ernst & Young, 2006
• UMKC Alumni Community Service Award, 2000
• “Volunteer of the Year,” Angel Flight Central, 2000
• Personally recognized for volunteer efforts by President George W. Bush, 2003

Education

• University of Missouri-Kansas City Bloch School of Business and Public Administration
• Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University