Mr. Thomas M. Fogt

With more than 30 years of experience in the financial and accounting industries, Mr. Fogt has served in numerous leadership roles during his career.

Mr. Fogt began his career as a mathematics teacher in Sidney, Ohio, and later took a position as an audit manager for Touche Ross and Company. He later served as vice president/controller of the insurance division for the Mead Corporation, and audit partner with Deloitte & Touche. From 1994 until his retirement in 2006, he was a member of the senior leadership team at AmerUs Annuity Group, holding the positions of executive vice president of corporate development and CFO.

Mr. Fogt serves as Treasurer of Partners: People In Progress D/B/A Blessings Abound Thrift Store, a Christian not-for-profit organization that provides aid to people in need in the metro Kansas City area.

Mr. Fogt received a bachelor's degree in Economics from Wittenberg University, and a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Wright State University. He earned his Masters in Business Administration degree with a concentration in Accounting from Xavier University.