Tom Schmid

Tom Schmid has a diverse work experience in the marine and aquarium industry. Tom served as the President & CEO of the Texas State Aquarium since 1999. Prior to that, they worked at NAUTICUS-The National Maritime Center as the Director of Operations from 1993 to 1996. Tom also gained experience as a Senior Aquarist at Sea World from 1987 to 1993.

Tom Schmid earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Stetson University, where they studied from 1980 to 1984. Subsequently, they pursued a Master's degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Central Florida from 1984 to 1988.