[caption id="attachment_532" align="alignright" width="129" caption="Tom Wicus / Director of East Operations"]<img class="size-full wp-image-532" title="picture-42" src="http://giveyoursole.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//picture-42.png" alt="Tom Wicus / Director of East Operations" width="129" height="243" />[/caption]

There are some friends in life that we meet and remain in contact with for life.  Tom is one of those friends.  Tom and I met in the hospitality industry back in 1994 working for T.G.I.Fridays of all places.  That's right!  We had the flare and all the buttons to prove it.  Not something I feel to confident bragging about but part of our history nonetheless.

Being from Chicago makes Tom a huge Chicago Cubs fan which should tell you something about his spirit and work ethic; he doesn't quit and doesn't give up if he puts his mind to something.  He is also a fan of Walt Disney and decided to pick up and move to Florida to work for the Walt Disney World Company.  Pursuing a personal goal, he soon after began working in the fashion industry where he spent time in Miami, Chicago and eventually decided to reside in New York City.  I know what you're thinking; how can a guy call himself a Cubs fan and live in New York!  I'm still trying to figure that out myself....

Tom spends his days writing for various sources in New York City and finds inspiration in people who surround him.  He has also had a continuos enthusiasm for fitness, humanity and most importantly making a difference, which is the reason Tom has decided to join Give Your Sole.

I am extremely excited to be working with Tom again.  His passion and drive is contagious and inspiring to say the least.  I am glad to have him on board and know that Give Your Sole will grow and reach many more people with his help.

Abraham Lincoln once said, 'If you are to win a man to your cause first make him your friend.'  Thanks Tom for being a good friend and deciding to help further the cause.