Tom Wahlberg

Tom’s life has been defined by service, hard work, and a deep commitment to the communities he calls home. Born and raised in Kearns, Utah, in the Salt Lake Valley, Tom attended Kearns High School and learned early the values of responsibility, perseverance, and dedication. At just 17 years old, Tom joined the United States Army as a Combat Engineer with the 321st Engineer Battalion, beginning a lifelong pattern of stepping forward to serve when duty called. At 19, he continued that commitment to service by serving a mission for his church in the California San Jose area. After completing his mission, Tom transferred into the 19th Special Forces Group, where he worked in military intelligence and gained valuable experience in discipline, leadership, and problem-solving.

Tom met his wife, Tiffany, in 1998, and the two were married shortly thereafter, beginning a partnership rooted in family, faith, and community. After their marriage, Tom moved to Cache Valley, where he started a cabinet business with his brother while Tiffany finished school—an experience that strengthened his appreciation for small business, hard work, and self-reliance. In early 2001, Tom and Tiffany made Garden City in Rich County their home, choosing to raise their family in a place known for strong values, close neighbors, and a deep sense of community. Together, Tom and Tiffany raised four children, all of whom attended Rich County schools, while Tom operated his own construction company and built lasting relationships throughout the community.

Tom has never been content sitting on the sidelines. He has served his community in several critical public safety roles, including as a firefighter and Fire Captain with the Garden City Fire Department. He also served with the Rich County Ambulance Service as an Advanced EMT and was a member of the Rich County Search and Rescue team, responding when neighbors needed help most.

When I was offered a position with the Rich County Sheriff’s Office, it was a dream come true. It was the culmination of years of hard work, training, and preparation. I started in May 2018 and immediately went to work serving the people of this county. I brought with me the experience and training I had gained while working for two premier law enforcement agencies, and I quickly became one of the most active deputies in the office. I handled more criminal cases and citizen contacts than the other deputies, worked tirelessly, and built a reputation for being firm but fair. I enforced the law, took my oath to uphold and defend the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Utah seriously, and became known as someone people could count on when something needed to be done.