Thomas Hogenkamp

Thomas Edward Hogenkamp (born May 11, 1942) is an American entertainer and actor. He is one of the longest serving employees of Carwardine Colony, having worked there for 44 years since day one.

Life and career
Hogenkamp was born into a U.S. Navy family in Panama. He spent most of his childhood on U.S. military bases. After his father left the Navy, the family settled in Richmond, Virginia.

Trivia

 * His first pay when he first worked there was only $9/hour, now it's around $50/hour.
 * He has portrayed Red Santa at Carwardine Colony since 1983. Initially he wore a fake beard, but subsequently grew a real beard over the years. He has also appeared as Santa on the cover of  magazine several times.