John Thomas Browne – Nomads First National President & Original Nomads Member John Thomas Browne, mostly known as "Metho Tom" but also known as "Tom", "Brownie" or "The King" was a well known member of the Sydney Chapter and was a well respected figure among The Motorcycle Clubs of Sydney. Metho Tom also built and owned Harley Davidson of Blacktown on Sunnyholt Road in Blacktown, his shop was one of the biggest Harley Dealers in Sydney. In 2005 during a dispute with The Rebels MC, Metho Tom's shop was targeted by a ram raid, with the estimate of $1 Million in the total costs of damages. Metho Tom was diagnosed with cancer in 2007, he died later in April 2008. Alongside The Nomads MC, members of The Bandidos, The Lone Wolves, Highway 61, The Hells Angels, The Black Uhlans, The Gladiators, The Comancheros and The Rebels all came together to bid farewell to Metho Tom, with thousands of club members riding through the streets of Western Sydney, blocking roads and stopping traffic. It was one of Australia's largest bikie funerals.
Scott Orrock – Nomads National President / Hells Angels MC Member After Metho Tom stood down from his role as National President around the early 2000s, Scott Orrock became the National President of the club. Orrock was involved in several high-profile events including the shooting at the Nomads Newcastle clubhouse in September 2004 (see "Crime/In The Media" section below for more information). He owned multiple tattoo shops including "Skin Deep Tattoo" in
Newtown, New South Wales. In December 2009, Orrock left the Nomads and joined the Hells Angels, bringing with him several members of the Nomads. This move was one of the reasons for the escalating violence between the Nomads and Hells Angels over the coming months, including his vehicle being torched the following day. == Significant Events ==