Tommy James Gothard is a native Texan who resides in Houston. He graduated from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. His work has appeared in The Houston Chronicle’s Among F...view moreTommy James Gothard is a native Texan who resides in Houston. He graduated from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. His work has appeared in The Houston Chronicle’s Among Friends and Texas Magazine’s State Lines. His play, Momma, Daddy, Jesus, Medicine was presented at the Actor’s Workshop in Houston. After 40 years in the airline industry, (31 for Southwest Airlines) he has recently retired. Like many of the characters in BALD TIRE, his family has deep Texas roots dating back to the early 1800s.view less