Tomas J. Colon was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. He faced many struggles while growing up in a single parent home. Tomas grew up rather quickly and took on the role of being a provider very early in his life realizing that in order for he, his little brother, and his mother to have a fighting chance in a rapidly changing society. Tomas enrolled in the military where he served honorably for over 10 years. He is a dedicated husband, a father of four, and also a full time student seeking a Bachelor of Arts as a Sociology major at Eastern Connecticut State University.