Thomas McDermott Jr.

Tom McDermott
20th Mayor of Hammond
Assumed office
January 1, 2004
Preceded byDuane Dedelow
Personal details
Born
Thomas Matthew McDermott Jr.

(1969-03-04) March 4, 1969 (age 55)
Logan, Utah, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (since 2002) Republican (before 2002)[1]
Spouse(s)Starla Pettus (divorced)
Marissa Kelly (1999–present)
Children4
EducationPurdue University Northwest (BS)
University of Notre Dame (JD)
Signature
WebsiteCampaign website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1988-1994
RankPetty Officer Second Class
UnitUSS Hyman G. Rickover
Battles/warsGulf War

Thomas Matthew McDermott Jr. (born March 4, 1969) is an American attorney and politician from the state of Indiana serving as the 20th mayor of Hammond, Indiana. He took office on January 1, 2004, the first elected government office he has held. He is a member of the Democratic Party. After winning the general election in November 2015 for a fourth term, McDermott became the longest-serving mayor in Hammond's history. He was elected to a sixth term in 2023.

  1. ^ Lindsay, Meggen (June 29, 2002). "McDermott officially enters 2003 mayoral race". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved February 8, 2024.