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E. Thomas "Tom" Corcoran is a 1970 graduate of the University of South Alabama with a bachelor's degree in marketing. He was CEO of Fort Dodge Animal Health, a leading manufacturer of vaccines and pharmaceuticals for animals.

Corcoran led the company from a $28 million U.S.-based business to a billion-dollar global company. Under Corcoran's leadership, Fort Dodge Animal Health pioneered a number of industry advancements, including a Lyme disease vaccine and a West Nile vaccine.

He is past chairman of the Animal Health Institute, a trade association that represents the animal health industry. Prior to his retirement, Corcoran received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Animal Pharm, a leading publication for the animal health industry. He also received the Banfield Industry Leadership Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Veterinary Distributors Association, and the Industry Leadership Award from the Kansas City Economic Development Authority.

Corcoran previously served on the board of Animal Health International. He currently serves on the board of directors of Phibro, where he is chairman of the audit committee. He also serves on the board of Putney, a Maine-based company engaged in the development of generic pharmaceuticals for companion animals. Corcoran holds the position of lead director at Putney.

Corcoran is married to Dr. Barbara Blumer Corcoran. They have three children.