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. Holcom has also championed an open and supportive workplace, resulting in Pioneer Services being named the "Best Medium-Sized Company 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, 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 (Stevie).

Community Involvement

• Board of Trustees at Park University
• Serves on the national board of Business Executives for National Security
• First president of the Command and General Staff College Foundation
• Former president of the Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation, 2008–2010
• Former president of the University of Missouri-Kansas City Bloch School Alumni Board
• Former director of the Athena PowerLink board
• Member of Navy League
• Member of the Association of the United States Army
• Participant in the Army War College National Security Seminar, 2001
• Board member of Angel Flight Central since its inception in 1995, president in 1998 and 1999
• Founding member of Angel Flight America, Chairman of the Board, 2001–2002

Recognition

• “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