Tom Underwood

Thomas “Tom” M. Underwood, a Jackson native, graduated from the University of Alabama in 1973 with a degree in Business Administration. He began his career with the Underwood Companies that same year, beginning in the area of finance working for the company’s savings and loan, Homestead Savings & Loan. From there he moved into the real estate side of the company. In the 1980’s the Underwood Companies began construction, sales, and leasing in the commercial real estate arena and Tom was integral in the startup for that side of the company, while still being involved in the company’s residential development and home building arena. In 1992 he became President of all divisions of the Underwood Companies. Tom has been involved in countless multi-million dollar commercial sales, leases, and developments. He has served on the board of directors for both the Jackson Homebuilders Association and the Jackson Association of REALTORS. Tom is a current member of the MS Commercial Association of Realtors. He is currently the owner and/or majority partner for approximately 300,000 SF of commercial real estate in Mississippi.