Portrait of a Professional Spring break at Coyote Gulch, Utah Tom and Alyssa after finishing their half marathon ask for. A ski accident shortened our partnership and left Rob with irreparable double vision, forcing him into early retirement. This left me working solo in a two-doctor practice for the next several years. In 2018, Dr. Kiersten Week sold her practice to come and join me. This partnership helped both of us achieve a better work-life balance. PT: Tell me about your family. TM: In 1995, I married my best friend, Elisabeth Courtright. We went through the struggles of dental school and residency with very little income but with an eye to the future and goal of being able to eventually get to a net worth of $0. It took a lot longer than I might have thought! We have four daughters. Our oldest, Tory, is finishing up nursing school next year at Utah Valley University. Rachel is finishing her degree in communications next year at Utah Valley University. Both Tory and Rachel are married, but Tom and Elisabeth at home in Wenatchee Winter 2022 PCSO Bulletin 33