Dr. Steinberg is a medical doctor with a background in chemistry. He has authored numerous articles related to pyrotechnic chemistry and has taught many other pyrotechnic courses. He has also provided federal law enforcement and regional bomb squad training on the safe handling, use, and destruction of fireworks devices.

Dr. Steinberg currently serves as second vice-president of the PGI, a 3000-member organization devoted to various aspects of pyrotechnics. He served as president from 1998 through 2004. Additionally, he serves as a principal member on the National Fire Protection Association Technical Committee on Pyrotechnics and an Alternate Member on the NFPA Technical Committee on Special Effects.

He is devoted to helping both the pyrotechnic and enforcement communities reduce the risks and hazards associated with pyrotechnic materials. His primary interests in fireworks manufacture are in the area of pyrotechnic rocketry; a subject about which he has published numerous articles.

Tom is an experienced pyrotechnician, an accomplished designer and instructor of pyrotechnic training curricula, a published author on fireworks and fireworks issues, as well as a published fireworks photographer. He most enjoys, however, building fireworks whenever facilities are available to do so legally.

In his spare time, Tom also enjoyed a 37-year career working for the U.S. intelligence community, and he continues to do consulting work on related matters since his retirement in 2004.