Tom Ekland is a 1978 LaSalle High School graduate. At LaSalle, Tom participated in football, baseball and wrestling. He was a two-year letter winner and district qualifier in wrestling. Tom earned a bachelor’s degree from Truman State in 1982. Since 1984 he has been owner and vice-president of sales and marketing for Seltec Sales in Cedar Rapids. Tom has volunteered as the strength coach at LaSalle and Xavier for over ten years, opening the weight room at 6:00 a.m. each morning. He has served on the St. Jude school board and the LaSalle Alumni Executive Board. In addition, he has volunteered for the alumni phonathons as well as the Foundation’s Business Appeals. Tom and his wife, Terry, have four children: Tom, Jr. (X’00), Kelli (X’03), Ryan and Nic.