Tom grew up in an athletic minded family in the southern suburbs of Chicago. Beginning at a young age his drive, determination and passion had great focus. When his first go-kart broke down, a ten year old Tom got it running more efficiently and much faster than before. Whether it was playing hockey at Mt. Carmel High School or building and repairing anything with an engine, Tom always wanted to be the best.
Tom, assisted by his savvy business partners and his own technical expertise, experienced unprecedented success as a spokesperson for a national insurance company. Although Tom initially coped with the pressure and stress through substance abuse, after several attempts at rehab and lots of family support and self determination, Tom is now sober and doing better than ever.
Always an enthusiastic bike builder, Tom has built works of art for several Fortune 500 companies as well as distinguished and recognized individuals. His true talent, aside from the creative machines he builds from scratch, lies with the personal relationships that he develops with students, enthusiasts during rallies, customers, and marketing partners.
Still in his twenties, he has developed his expertise over the past years as well as expanded on the ancillary skills involved with teaching such a wide variety of motorcycle building classes. Tom is the CEO of Chopper College, home of the boot camp formatted classes that are both entertaining and educational. Furthermore, Tom has added the green component as well with alternative fuel for choppers and alternative powered motorcycles, known as Chopper College’s School of Green Technology.
Not without a virtual roller coaster ride through his early years, Clutch is a veteran among bikes. He is always open to talk shop, design a new custom bike, or teach others about his trade. He currently lives in Minnesota with his supportive girlfriend, dogs, and he has a 1 ˝ year old son Caleb Creal, hopefully one day take over Chopper College. He lives according to the motto, “One day at a time” and hopes to serve as a source of support and inspiration for others that may be recovering or struggling with substance abuse.
“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” -Anonymous
“Just live life, it’s that simple!” Thomas Creal