# Tom Walton **Tom Walton** (b. ~1983) is the younger son of [[Jim Walton]], grandson of [[Sam Walton]], and a member of the [[Walton Family Foundation]] board. He is most associated with the transformation of Bentonville, Arkansas — driving urban development, trail systems, and cultural infrastructure that has turned the Walmart company town into a cycling and arts destination. ## Background - Son of [[Jim Walton]]; brother of [[Steuart Walton]] - Co-founded **RZC Investments** with Steuart; acquired British cycling brand Rapha - WFF board member focused on community development and home-region initiatives - Active in northwest Arkansas trail and bike-infrastructure projects ## Why he matters for the KB Tom represents the place-making wing of the Gen-3 Waltons — the family members who are reshaping Bentonville itself rather than operating at the national political level. He is a node in the [[Walton Family]] dynasty page.