Tom Jarboe, Candidate, SMC Comm. President

Tom Jarboe, Candidate for SMC Commissioner President, presents his Vision for St. Mary’s County:

Tom believes in smart growth, strong local businesses, and a government that works for the people. With his leadership, experience, and deep roots in the community, he is ready to serve St. Mary’s County once again.

Tom Jarboe is the CEO of J4 Aviation LLC, a St. Mary’s Airport-based business which he started with his three sons. Previously, he was CEO and president of AIRTEC Inc. Prior to that position he was president of Kieyos LLC, an international trade company he established in 2014 and president and CEO of Technology Security Associates Inc. which he established and led from 2002-2014.

Tom is also a veteran of the US Coast Guard. He has more than 35 years of DoD and international business experience, holds Bachelor and Master of Science (International Commerce) degrees from the University of Maryland, and is a graduate of Leadership Maryland (2006). Tom is a certified professional in ITAR export compliance (ECoP-ITAR).

Tom served as Commissioner, District-1 for St. Mary’s County from 2014-2018. In 2013, Tom was chosen as the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of the Year. An active leader in the community, he has served as founder and president of the Board of Directors for Leadership Southern Maryland, chairman of the board of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce, co-chair of the St. Mary’s County Local Emergency Planning Commission, and counselor for the Wounded Warrior Initiative at Fort Meade.

He has served as a board member of the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance and co-chair of the SMNA BRAC Committee.

Mr. Jarboe also volunteers his time as lead instructor for the Veterans Institute of Procurement (VIP) located in Montgomery County, facilitating international business instruction, assisting US military veteran entrepreneurs in penetrating the international market.