Thomas Neal, Executive Director He/Him/His

Tom began at The Big Garden as Executive Director in November, 2021. Tom has a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management and a Master of Science in Operations Management. Previously Tom has held leadership roles in other local non-profits in Nebraska, including Northeast Family Center in Lincoln, HELP Medical Equipment and the Lions Eye Bank of Nebraska in Omaha. Most recently, Tom was the Executive Director of Pathfinder Place, a senior living community in Fremont. Tom has also served on many non-profit boards, such as The Nebraska Kidney Association, Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD), Big Canvas, Donate Life Nebraska and Keep Nebraska Beautiful. Tom and his wife, Bridget have a passion for the outdoors, and especially gardening, having a nice home vegetable garden each year. Outside of work, Tom enjoys wine tasting, anything outdoors, and sitting by the firepit with Bridget, family and friends.

Contact Tom at TNeal@BigGarden.org