Background
Latham, Tom was born on July 14, 1948 in Hampton, Iowa, United States. Son of Willard and Evelyn Latham.
United States Representative from Iowa
Latham, Tom was born on July 14, 1948 in Hampton, Iowa, United States. Son of Willard and Evelyn Latham.
Student, Watrburg College. Student, Iowa State University.
Bank teller, bookkeeper, Brush, Colorado, 1970-1972. Independent insurance agent Fort Lupton, 1972-1974. Marketing representative Hartford Insurance Company, Des Moines, 1974-1976.
With Latham Seed Company, Alexander, since 1976, now vice president, co-owner. Member United States Congress from 4th Iowa district (formerly 5th), since 1994, House Appropriations Committee. Secretary Republican Party of Iowa.
Representative 5th district Republican State Central committee. Co-chair Francklin County Republican Central committee. Whip Iowa delegate Republican National Convention, 1992.
Past chair Franklin County Extension Council. Member Nazareth Lutheran Church, past president. Citizens advisory council Iowa State University.
Member American Soybean Association, American Seed Trade Association, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Seed Association, Agribusiness Association of Iowa.
Married Kathy Swinson, 1975. Children: Justin, Jennifer, Jill.