Thomas Paul "Tom" Meek was a United States Navy officer for 31 years, retiring at the rank of two-star Rear Admiral. A native of Michigan, Meek graduated from the University of Michigan in 1979, completed graduate school at Michigan State University in 1981, and was commissioned through Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1982. Meek has received several individual, campaign and unit awards, including the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, four awards of the Defense Superior Service Medal, three awards of the Legion of Merit, and the National Intelligence Reform Medal.