Tom Shirey is cofounder of and principal in Consolidated Financial Resourse, an organization arranging financing for local governments, particularly cities and counties, in such enterprises as schools, hospitals, fire stations, and jails. He serves on the board of Hope Center, an initiative to provide educational opportunities for the underprivileged, both youth and adults. Mr. Shirey graduated from Texas A&M, Commerce, and is also a gifted musician, establishing, sponsoring, and directing the eclectic band Cyan.