Tom Fontenot

 

Born in Port Arthur

 

Educated PAISD

 

Joined the U.S. Navy where he became interested in health care.   Later he became an Orthopedic Physician Assistant.  After having back problems himself he went to Chiropractic College and  practiced in California for 10 years before returning to Port Arthur to care for his parents.

 

He is divorced.  His oldest daughter is in a PhD program at the University of California - Santa Barbara and his youngest daughter is a stay-at-home mom at this time.  He has 4 grandchildren - ages 1 through 5.

 

His interests include weight training, aerobic dance, Pilates, yogi and tennis.

 

He is passionate about things that will make a difference to the future.

 

He joined Rotary for the fellowship.