Prior to starting his journey with Ruston Body Works, Tommy worked in the Juvenile Detention sector as a supervisor in Ouachita Parish. After 12 years, he felt it was time for a change. He decided to work for the State of Louisiana. Still feeling as if something were missing, he realized that his calling was in bringing fitness to the community.

Tommy is a certified personal trainer and has taught Defensive Tactics (with the assistance of The Domestic Abuse and Resistance Team) to women from all parts of the United States. He has also been very involved with his own physical and cardiovascular fitness for numerous years. He studies Ju Jitsu under the ever watchful eye of Shaun McKay at the Ruston ATA Black Belt Academy. He holds a Bachelor in Criminal Justice and is working towards a Masters in Education.

Tommy offers fitness classes that incorporates his love of the martial arts as well as his knowledge of strength building and cardiovascular fitness. He also offers private certified personal training sessions that focus directly on that individual's goals. Some goal examples include total body training, increased muscle mass and strength, or better muscular endurance. Private training sessions can be arranged via email to tgallagher@rustonbodyworks.com.