Tom Boyd:  

I grew up in Antioch California. It was a small town on the San Joaquin River 50 miles south of Sacramento. I was the third of four Boyd Boys. My mom always said girls were too much trouble. I attended Holy Rosary School, Antioch Junior HS and Antioch High School. I went to Diablo Valley College for two years before going on going on to San Jose State University, where I graduated in 1977 with a degree in Business Management. I had a minor in Real Estate, and obtained my RE Broker's license. I thought I would go to work in my father's real estate office on Bethel Island, but God had other plans for me. In 1971, I went on World Campus Afloat, a floating university that went around the world. I went to many countries. This is where I developed a love of travel and an interest in orther people and cultures. Travel is still a real passion. I was part of a swimming family. I was on a swimming team from the time I was 4 years old until I graduated from SJSU. I still swim nearly every day, and I love it. It's great exercise. My other interests are in cooking, restaurants, wine, movies, art, music, dance, gardening, history, politics, family history, geneology, investing, real estate, and hanging out with family and friends. In August 1973, while living in the dorms at San Jose State, I met my best friend and the love of my life. On March 20th, 1974, we made a lifelong c...Expand for more