05/13/2025
From discovering dinosaur bones to a lifelong passion for astronomy (literally shooting for the stars!), Tom Thornbury led a storied life.
The visionary behind the Softub product and brand, Tom came from humble beginnings (like Softub itself).
He was born in Dayton, Ohio and grew up in the small town of Harveysburg before moving to nearby Lebanon at the age of 16. He was the eldest of five children. At a young age, he dreamed of being an astronaut and going to space.
His family lived close to Neil Armstrong's farm in rural Ohio; one day, he serendipitously met Armstrong who was riding his tractor and got him to sign his autograph on the cover of a Life magazine.
It was his dream of being an astronaut that turned into a lifelong passion for astronomy. His various science ventures allowed to him to push the bounds of invention, and in a garage in 1985, that drive would spawn the prototype for the first Softub.
Today would have been Tom’s 83rd birthday, but his legacy lives on. Softub has become one of the most recognized brands in the industry, and it's a perfect time to join the Softub family!
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