Tom Ellis graduated from Hillcrest High School in Dallas and received a BBA from SMU in 1964. He joined Ellis and Smith, Inc. and continued there until its sale in August of 1984. Tom operated Ellis Insurance and Bonds for 10 years. In 1994, Tom merged his agency with Charlie Sammon's agency to form Sammons & Ellis Incorporated. In 1998, he joined McQueary Henry Bowles Troy, LLP as a principal.

In the tradition of his father and grandfather before him, Tom has focused on both bonds and insurance for the construction industry.

Tom and his wife, Ann Day, have two daughters, Jennifer Newman and Leanne DiLeo, and three grandchildren, Taylor Newman, Anna Grace DiLeo, and Porter Newman.

Certifications/Associations

Tom has earned the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Certified Insurance Counselor designations (CIC). In January, 2005 Tom completed his Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designation.

Mr. Ellis has served as President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Dallas, Chairman of the Dallas Insurance Placement Board, President of the Dallas Society of CPCU, and an Elder at Northwest Bible Church. He is an active member of the Associated General Contractors, the American Subcontractors Association, Associated Builders and Contractors, the National Association of Surety Bond Producers, and the Independent Insurance Agents of America. He has served on many committees of AGC, ASA, ABC, CPCU, IIAD, and IIAT. Tom is a member of the board of Peacemaker Ministries and serves in Celebrate Recovery at his church.