Tom Denham: My Life on Paper

Investment Management

  • Private Investment Management (1988 to present), Denham Capital Management LLC (incorporated 2024)
  • Solar Cycle Capital Management LLC, Portfolio and Business Manager (2022)
  • The Occasion (mother-of-the-bride dress store), Investor, Birmingham, Alabama, (1990-1993)
  • Workstation Environments, Inc. (private product design company centered on computers), Investor, Birmingham, Alabama (1991-2018)
  • The Vestavia Group, Inc. (Investment Company), Birmingham, Alabama, Chief Executive Officer (1990-1992)

 Work Experience

  • Elliott Wave International, Senior Metals Analyst (2013 to present), Senior European Stocks Analyst (2004-2013), Editor of European Financial Forecast (2004-2008), Editor of European Short-Term Update (2004-2008), Metals Analyst (2003-2004), Currency Analyst (2002-2003), Message Board Administrator and Trainer (2001-2002), Network Administrator (2001)
  • Beautiful Dream LLC, f/k/a Loving Hands Animal Clinic, Milton, Georgia, Co-owner (1995-2018), Business Manager (1995-1997)
  • CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants, Atlanta, Georgia, Database Administrator and Systems Analyst (1999-2001)
  • The Computer Lab, Norcross, Georgia, Instructor (1998-2000)
  • City of Alpharetta, Georgia, Network Analyst (1998-1999)
  • Covenant Counseling Institute, Snellville, Georgia, Pastoral Counselor (1995-1997)
  • The Baptist Health System, Samaritan Counseling Center, Birmingham, Alabama, Director of Employee Assistance Programs (1987-1995), Staff Counselor (1983-1985)
  • First Presbyterian Church, Carbon Hill, Alabama, Interim Pastor (1992-1994)
  • Auburn University, School of Human Sciences, Auburn, Alabama, Instructor (1985-1987)
  • The Pastoral Institute/Bradley Center (Psychiatric) Hospital, Columbus, Georgia, Pastoral Counselor (1985-1987)
  • Hill Crest Sunrise (Psychiatric) Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama, Pastoral Counselor (1987)
  • First Baptist Church, Graysville, Alabama, Interim Pastor (1984-1985)
  • Ruffner Valley Baptist Church, Irondale, Alabama, Interim Pastor (1983-1984)
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Pastoral Services, Jackson, Chaplain, (1982-1983)
  • Pizza Hut, Louisville, Kentucky, Cook (1981-1982)
  • First Baptist Church, Thomasboro, Illinois, Pastor (1979-1981)
  • Sears, Roebuck, and Company, Florida, Mississippi, and Kentucky, Stock Clerk (1976-1979)
  • Jitney-Jungle Supermarkets, Florida and Mississippi, Stock Clerk (1973-1976), Produce Clerk (1982)
  • Dean Jordan Plumbing Company, Gonzalez, Florida, Helper, (1973)

Leadership and Board Experience

  • A Home for Everyone in DeKalb, Inc. (A Collaborative Initiative on Homelessness), Decatur, Georgia, Board Member (July 2024 to present)
  • Oakhurst Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia, Member (2013-2023), Treasurer and Member of Church Council (2023), Deacon (2018-2021), Stewardship Committee Member (2015-2017)
  • Ministering to Ministers Foundation, National Board Chair (2012-2014), National Board Member – Development Committee (2010-2011). MTM was an advocate for ministers and their families in all faith groups who are experiencing personal or professional crisis due to deteriorating employment or congregation-minister relationships.
  • Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Alpharetta, Georgia, Adult Education Committee Member (2011-2013), Mission Committee Member (2007-2011, 2013), Commitment Committee Member (2009-2010), Elder (2007-2009)
  • Alabama Road Baptist Church, Roswell, Georgia, Weekday Playschool Program, Board Chair (1998), Board Member, (1995-1998)
  • Personal Leadership Association of America (mutual improvement society), Birmingham, Alabama, Board Member (1991-1995)
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Member, (1987-97), Director III/Alabama Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (1993-1994)

Volunteer Experience

  • Whole30 Forum Moderator (2012-2016). Edited New York Times bestseller It Starts With Food by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig (2012)
  • The Beginning Experience, Roman Catholic sponsored peer ministry for separated, divorced, and widowed persons, Birmingham, Alabama, Team Member, and Chaplain (1991-1995)
  • Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Client Counseling Competition, Trial Advocacy Program, Consultant, (1988-1992)

 Scholarly Publications

  • Journal of Religion in Disability and Rehabilitation, Assistant Editor (1991-1994)
  • Journal of Religious Gerontology, Assistant Editor (1987-1993)
  • Elderly Couples and Chronic Illness, Journal of Religious Gerontology, 1988
  • The Influence of Grandparents upon Grandchildren, Family Relations, 1988
  • Avoiding Malpractice Suits in Pastoral Counseling, Pastoral Psychology, 1987
  • CPE Student Time Usage: The Impact of Training, Journal of Pastoral Care, 1985

Education

  • Principal Certified Lotus Professional (Domino R5 System Administrator), 2000
  • Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), 2000
  • Certified NetAnalyst – Architect, 1999, Cross Technology, 1999
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), 1998
  • ABT for Master of Science, Auburn University, 1985-87
  • Residency, Pastoral Counseling, Baptist Health System, 1983-85
  • Residency, Pastoral Care, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 1982-83
  • Master of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1982
  • Bachelor of Arts, Mississippi College, 1979

Recognitions

  • “Top 40 Under 40,” Birmingham Business Journal, 1993
  • Broadman Seminarian Award, 1982, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Ordination, Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, Urbana, Illinois, 1980
  • Luther Rice Scholar Award, 1979, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Licensed to Gospel Ministry, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Pensacola, Florida, 1976
  • Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow, J.M. Tate High School, Gonzalez, Florida, 1975