Tom McKinnon grew up in Wichita Falls, TX, where he lived until graduation from high school. He began attending Baylor University the following year, where he graduated with a B.S. in Economics. He remained at Baylor for an additional two years, earning his M.S. in Economics.

After teaching economics for several years, he decided to further his education. He moved to Tucson, AZ, where he earned his Ph.D. in Economics.

Deciding he no longer wanted to stay in academia, Tom decided to pursue a career in economic consulting. Since 1976, Tom has worked as an economist for hundreds of attorneys, performing thousands of analyses.

In addition, Tom is a multi-published author of many economic-related articles. With almost 40 years of experience, Tom is one of the premier economists in the state of Arizona.

Tom currently resides in Gilbert, AZ, where he enjoys spending time with his three grandchildren, his two daughters, and his son, Mark McKinnon.

In his free time, Tom Enjoys golfing, taking day trips to explore Arizona, and listening to classical music. He also enjoys eating good BBQ while watching his Baylor Bears.