Tom Gann holds a degree in marketing and accounting from Northeastern State University. He began his career by starting and growing a small business in Ft. Gibson, which he later sold. Gann has a history of public service, including serving on the Ft. Gibson School Board and opposing Outcomes Based Education. He has also been active in the Republican Party, serving as a State Committeeman and Platform Committee member. Gann has demonstrated a commitment to government transparency and efficiency, co-authoring Senate Bill 316 and hosting an interim study that led to the creation of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. His professional background includes a role as the Airports Auditor for the Tulsa International Airport.

Tom Gann's political identity is marked by a steadfast commitment to limited government and personal freedoms, particularly in economic and health matters. His entrepreneurial background and refusal of lobbyist and PAC money underscore a dedication to independence and integrity. Gann's opposition to Outcomes Based Education and vaccine mandates reveals a deeply rooted skepticism towards federal overreach and medical coercion. His legislative efforts, such as co-authoring Senate Bill 316, demonstrate a calculated approach to enhancing government transparency and efficiency, balancing ideological rigidity with pragmatic governance.