Thomas P. Gill is a retired Air Force officer and health-care executive.

Gill was raised in Statesville, North Carolina. He graduated from East Carolina University and entered the US Air Force. During his Air Force career, Gill worked with nuclear missiles, taught at the Military College of South Carolina, and managed a military accessions organization. He also received his master's degree in operations management.

Gill now lives in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. He enjoys working with writers' groups, playing golf, going to the beach, and volunteering with turtle-patrol programs and local foundations.

Gill married his high-school sweetheart. They are still together and spend time with their two daughters, son-in-law, and granddaughter. Gill's first book, The Bridge, was based on a true story. He is now revisiting the lives of his characters with its sequel, Return to Emerald Isle.