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Movers and Shakers: Tom Patterson
Full name: Thomas John Patterson
Nicknames you were called by your family: I have many (laughing) Tommy, Monti, and Pitter-Pat.
Job title: Founder / CEO of Tommy Johns
Worst part of the job: It never ends. There is always work to do.
Birth date: February 12
Place born: Aberdeen, South Dakota
States lived in: South Dakota, Arizona, Minnesota, Utah, and California
Favorite state? California.
Why? The beach. The weather.
What brings you to Plano? A personal appearance at Neiman Marcus Willow Bend.
Number of cups of coffee/caffeinated soft drinks you consume a day: 1-2.
Favorite breakfast food: Eggs.
Favorite food: Medium rare steak
What time do you wake up in the morning: 6:30 a.m.
What time do you go to sleep: 10:30-11 p.m.
Radio or CDs in the car? Both
Favorite band: The Beatles
Last CD that you bought: “Cold Play.” But I download a lot of iTunes.
Do you own an iPod? Yes.
Something nobody knows about me: I grew up in a funeral home (my parents were funeral directors in South Dakota). Also, I am an ordained minister.
Something I’m known for: Playing tricks on people.
Dogs or cats? Dogs
Favorite kind of dog? Bernice Mountain Dog – I have one named Marley and he was named San Diego’s cutest pet!
What was the name of your favorite childhood pet? Klaus – a giant schnauzer
Last movie you saw in a theater: “Blind Side”
Last book you read: “Power of Intention”
What inspired you to design the tee shirt?
Personal frustration with current undershirts on the market.
Do any celebrities wear your tee shirts?
I’ve heard Ryan Seacrest and Will Smith are fans.
How is the tee shirt different from other tee shirts?
It’s the first tailored undershirt for men that doesn’t ride up, bunch up or come untucked.
What other products does Tommy Johns offer?
Tank tops, V neck tee shirts, boxer briefs and briefs.
Tommy Johns is available at Neiman Marcus Willow Bend in Plano. To learn more about his line, visit www.tommyjohnwear.com
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