A native of Albany, Georgia, Tommy Sharpe first came to Clemson, South Carolina to attend college. While attending Clemson University, Tommy majored in Business Management with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. A former walk on the Clemson varsity football team who later started at the center position for three years; he was known for his hard work and dependability. In 2003, Tommy was awarded the Offensive Iron Man award and in 2004 he received the Offensive Hustle award. In his senior year he was selected to the academic All ACC team.

Upon graduation with a BS in Management in 2005, Tommy took a position at The Woodlands of Clemson as the off campus Marketing Director. This position focused on organizing events that would promote The Woodlands of Clemson within the student body.

In October of 2005 Tommy joined Russ, Neil, and Tal as the fourth member of the Re/Max Foothills Group. In his first year with the Foothills Group Tommy has been involved in over $3,000,000 in sales. Tommy has now become the director of sales for HMS Development. Additionally he owns and manages rental property in the Clemson area.

Tommy is also active in the community, and is currently a Clemson Rotarian.