Tom Benton has been a practicing marine surveyor in Oklahoma since 1991.

Prior to becoming a marine surveyor, Tom owned and operated a new boat dealership and a marine repair facility in Oklahoma. He also managed a 250 slip marina repair shop.

Tom acquired Accredited Marine Surveyor status (AMS) with the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors in 1994, and was certified (CMS) as a Yacht & Small Craft surveyor by the National Association of Marine Surveyors in 2000.

Tom is a licensed property adjuster in Oklahoma, and has been handling marine related claims for approximately a dozen insurance companies over the years.

Tom has been a member in good standing with IAMI since 1995.