Tom McMillen is an American politician, businessman, and retired professional basketball player who served as a U.S. Congressman for Maryland's 4th congressional district. A Rhodes Scholar, he attended the University of Maryland where he was an All-American basketball player before being drafted into the NBA. After an eleven-year NBA career, he was elected to the House of Representatives as a Democrat, serving three terms from 1987 to 1993. Following his political career, McMillen has been involved in business and has served as the president and CEO of the Lead1 Association.