Kinsella joined Local Two as a member in 1993. During his years as a stagehand, Tom worked at Lyric Opera for fourteen years, serving as a steward for three. More recently he has served as head carpenter at Northerly Island.

Prior to joining the Executive Board, Kinsella served on the Board of Trustees from 2003-2005. He became a member of the Executive Board in 2005.

Kinsella earned a B.S. in Marketing & Economics from Drake University in 1995 and an M.B.A. in Finance from Roosevelt University in 1991. He is ETCP certified in Arena Rigging.