Meet Tom
Tom Patti is a second generation Stocktonian. He graduated from local schools and attended Delta College.
As a single dad, Tom is passionate about ensuring safe communities and opportunities for families. He understands the importance of affordable education and is working to ensure our youth have the opportunities for higher education or career training.
As a second-generation local business owner, Tom recognizes that small businesses are the job creators of our community – the engine that drives our society. He is a member of the National Federation of Independent Business Owners, Stockton Builder’s Exchange, and the San Joaquin County Farm Bureau. Tom’s vision is smart economic growth with an eye on the future of self-sustaining, energy-efficient communities.
Tom Patti was overwhelmingly elected to County Board of Supervisors in 2016 and again in 2020. On the Board, Patti has pushed for real action and transformative leadership to change the trajectory of our community. He fought to re-open our schools & businesses, led efforts to get homeless off the street, increased Sheriff patrols and improved public safety, created new programs for workforce and education, expanded job creation & economic development, and programs to support veterans.
With a lifetime passion for giving back, Tom serves on the Delta College Foundation Board, and served on the Child Abuse Prevention Council, Stockton Crime Stoppers, March of Dimes and the Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee. In 2015, Tom had the honor of being selected by the African American Chamber as their “Man about Town” in recognition of his many local contributions.
Tom Patti is a five-time state and Golden Gloves boxing champion. He briefly considered a professional boxing career in 1986 and spent time in New York training with the legendary Cus D’Amato. He returned to California in 2001 and along with his father built Delta Cranes into the preeminent crane company in the San Joaquin Valley.
