Tom Burnham

Tom Burnham is an experienced professional in human resources and leadership, currently serving as Foreperson Pro Tem for the Orange County Grand Jury since June 2025, after previously being selected as a Grand Juror from August 2022 to June 2023. Burnham has held significant roles, including President of Thomas Burnham Company, Chief Human Resources Officer for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, and Vice President of Human Resources at Allergan. Additionally, Burnham contributed to community service as Chairman of the Board for American Family Housing, Inc. and Vice Chairman of the Orange County Homeless Commission, which manages extensive homeless programs. A graduate with a BA in Economics from California State University, Fresno, Burnham also studied at Western State College of Law, further enhancing a strong foundation in human capital advisory and organizational development.