A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Tom Baine has a passion for local and family histories, including his own. He has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in history from the University of North Florida; a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Liberty University; and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in business administration from Northcentral University. He is also a licensed pilot. He is married to the former Ann-Marie Thompson of Nuremberg, Germany, and they have two adorable children..