In September 1969, Tom Dreesen went on stage for the first time. This year he will be celebrating his 40th year in show business. According to Dreesen, "All of my dreams have come true and as the song goes, "The Best Is Yet to Come."

Dreesen is a consistent performer in all the main showrooms in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Reno, and Atlantic City. For 13 years he toured the nation as the opening act for Frank Sinatra. When not in those venues, he's in constant demand from corporations throughout America either as a headliner or working with acts from Bon Jovi to Elton John.

Dreesen has made over 500 appearances on national television as a stand up comedian, including 61 appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He's a frequent and favorite guest of David Letterman and even hosted the show during Letterman's absence. He's also hosted The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn that follows Letterman.

He has written and performs in a one-man play called Shining Shoes and Sinatra, a retrospective of his life that opens with him as a young boy shining shoes in a bar while Sinatra is singing on the jukebox, and ends with him many years later as a pallbearer at Sinatra's funeral.

Growing up in a suburb on the South Side of Chicago, Dreesen has never forgotten his early, less affluent days. He has come a long way from his hometown of Harvey, Illinois, where as a lad he shined shoes and sold newspapers on the corner. That suburb has since honored him by naming the street after Dreesen.

Dreesen gives generously of his time, helping struggling comics devoting a great deal of time to charities and benefits. He founded a Day for Darlene to benefit multiple sclerosis research. The occasion is named for his late sister who was afflicted with the disease. An ex GI, Dreesen performs on military bases all over the world and recently performed for our troops on bases throughout Iraq. On May 15, 2005, he received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award for his humanitarian services to his country.

Dreesen's unique and engaging style is tailored to the specific dynamics of each audience, and his sense of continuity keeps the evening flowing smoothly and always on time whether he serves as a comedian, master of ceremonies, or motivational speaker.

Daily Variety wrote, "Dreesen is one of the most respected comedians of our time."

Sinatra said, "Tommy is the 'Master,' Master of Ceremonies."

Larry Wilde, author of the book The Great Comedians said, "Excellent material, superb delivery, impeccable timing. Dreesen is the quintessential comedian."

As a motivational speaker, the Los Angeles Times wrote, "Dreesen was uplifting, entertainment, informative, and well-prepared."