Tom Overby grew up in Southeastern South Dakota, graduating from Viborg High School. He is also a graduate of Augustana University in Sioux Falls with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

Tom is currently a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Vermillion. Prior to Edward Jones he worked in variety of roles in the Biopharmaceutical industry for 28 years, primarily with Amgen Inc and Johnson & Johnson.

Tom has been married to Kaye, a native of Irene, South Dakota, for 29 years. They have two children: Kiana and John.

Tom enjoys attending sporting events in his leisure time, particularly with family and friends. He has previously served on boards for youth sports and served many years as a youth coach for football, basketball, and baseball.