| 1. Thomas Massie grew up in an Appalachian American culture. |
| 2. During his college days, he was part of the MIT Solar Car Club, which secured second place in a race at the Phoenix International Raceway in 1991. |
| 3. He founded SensAble Devices Inc. with his wife in 1993, allowing users to interact with virtual objects on a screen. |
| 4. Massie obtained 24 patents and raised $32 million in funding while running his business. |
| 5. He was the only Republican to vote against renewing sanctions on Iran in 2016. |
| 6. He opposed military actions abroad and believes that Congress should approve wars instead of the President. |
| 7. He founded SensAble Technologies, Inc. with his wife in 1993, allowing users to interact with virtual objects on a screen. |
| 8. The hardware and software he developed is now used to design automobiles, jewelry, shoes, dental prosthetics, and reconstructive implants for wounded soldiers. |
| 9. Massie obtained 29 patents and raised $32 million in funding while running his business. |
| 10. He was described as a libertarian Republican and member of the Tea Party movement. |
| 11. He lives on a cattle farm in Kentucky. |
