Full Name:
Thomas 'Tom' E. Brinkman, Jr.
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Cathy; 6 Children: Michael, Kevin, Kelley, Daniel, Stephen, William
Birth Date:
12/06/1957
Birth Place:
Cincinnati, OH
Home City:
Mount Lookout, OH
Religion:
Roman Catholic
BA, History/Political Science, George Washington University, 1976-1979
Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, 2001-2008, 2014-2023
Candidate, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 27, 2012, 2020
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Ohio, District 2, 2005
Former Member, Economic Development, Commerce, and Labor Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives
Former Member, Federalism Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives
Registered Representative, New York Life Insurance Company, 2009-present
Printer/Sales, Curry Printing, 2001-present
Sales Manager, Metroweb Corporation, 1977-1999
Intern, Office of Senator Robert Dole, R-Kansas, 1977-1979
Founding Member/Spokesman, Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending and Taxes, 1999-present
Charter Member, Hamilton County Conservative Forum, 1991-1998
President, Hamilton County Young Republicans, 1980-1981
President, George Washington University College Republicans, 1977-1979
Awards:
3 Watchdog of the Treasury Awards
Mt. Lookout Civic Club Man of the Year 2008
Most Principled legislator (twice -- voted by fellow legislators, lobbyists, media, and bureaucrats)