Tommy Holt

A lifelong resident of Spartanburg, Tommy Holt began working at the age of eleven before going off to earn his degree from Clemson. From there, he spent some time working in the medical field, working in corporate, and has spent the last thirty years as an entrepreneur, investor, and consultant, including founding Hardwood Bridge, LLC. 

Tommy’s involvement in homeless ministries led to him learning about JUMPSTART, especially when he saw how many people had been incarcerated and ended up homeless due to the obstacles they faced after release. Where most see problems, Tommy sees opportunities. 

“I like to work on the hard problems. I like the things where people say, ‘Well, that’s just not possible…’ That just motivates me and energizes me … Jumpstart graciously offered me an opportunity to get involved, and I haven’t looked back since.” 

With this energy, Tommy is passionate about helping people overcome the everyday challenges when they’re returning to society and learning how to be successful. He’s an avid believer in the power of social enterprise to provide our residents with a future and loves how JUMPSTART is “in the business of destroying recidivism.” He and his wife Lynn attend Hope Point Church, have raised a son and daughter together, and are proud grandparents.