Tom Peaco

Tom Peaco,  a native of New Gloucester, Maine,  joined Make-a-Wish Maine in March of 1997 as Executive Director. During his 15 years in this role, the organization has fulfilled the wishes of over 900 Maine children. Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Make-A-Wish Maine grants the wish of another Maine child every five days, on average, and has fulfilled close to 1,100 wishes for Maine children since its inception in 1992.

Tom attended Syracuse University for two years, and then transferred to the University of Maine, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.