Tom Henry

Thomas Charles "Tom" Henry (born November 8, 1951) is an American businessman and politician who is the current and 35th Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana. A member of the Democratic Party, Henry served five terms on Fort Wayne City Council from 1984 to 2004, representing the 3rd District. Henry is the President and CEO of the Gallant Group, an insurance agency specializing in healthcare consulting.

Early life

Tom Henry was the second of 17 children born to Jerome and Marganelle "Marge" Henry.

He attended Fort Wayne Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1970. He served in the United States Army Military Police Corps from 1971 to 1973. He then received a bachelor's degree in psychology and an MBA, both from the University of Saint Francis.

City Council

Henry represented the Third District for five terms on the Fort Wayne City Council between 1984 and 2004. He was preceded by the Republican Roy Schomburg. Henry won re-election in 1995 by only five votes after the outcome was determined by a recount. He lost a bid for a sixth term in 2003.