Professor Tom Vessey joined the faculty at CIU in 2019. He previously taught in the psychology department at Wheaton College, Crown College, Sterling College and Corban University. Although he grew up in a northern climate in Minnesota, he greatly values the lack of sub-zero temperatures in Columbia.

Tom has been married to Rebecka since 1993, and together they have six children. Tom loves attending events involving his children including concerts, plays and athletic events.  Eventually, he will get chance to rediscover what he loves doing when there are no child activities available. He used to play golf and likely will again one day – from a shorter set of tees.

Tom and Rebecka are members of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia where they are active in children’s ministry.  He enjoys listening to the best contemporary music such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Andy Williams, and is regularly surprised to discover that they are no longer considered contemporary.

Education

• Graduate study in Psychology: University of Minnesota, Northcentral University
• Graduate study in Church History: University of Edinburgh
• MTS , Vanderbilt University
• BA, Wheaton College