Focus

In addition to his management responsibilities of Gridiron Capital, Tom is a Member of the Investment Committee and focuses on new investment opportunities, due diligence, and value creation at current portfolio companies.

He currently serves on the boards of AML RightSource, Class Valuation, Erie Home, Esquire, Foundation Wellness, Jacent Strategic Merchandising, Leaf Home™, The Lattice Companies,  Travel Nurse Across America, Vertical Supply Group, and Vistage. Tom previously served on the boards of multiple Gridiron Capital partnerships, including Dent Wizard, Electronic Systems Protection, Engage2Excel, McKenzie Sports Products, Motion Recruitment Partners, PAS Technologies, Inc., Performance Health, Quality Solutions, Inc., and Rough Country.

Background

Tom has over 35 years of relevant experience, with over 30 years of acquiring and building middle-market companies. He spent five years in manufacturing operations, marketing, project management, cost benchmarking, strategy, and management consulting.

Prior to co-founding Gridiron Capital, he was a managing director of RFE Investment Partners and Butler Capital Corporation, where he acquired and built middle-market companies in the manufacturing, service, and specialty consumer markets. Previously, Tom worked as a consultant and project manager with The Boston Consulting Group out of its Chicago office. Prior to BCG, Tom was with General Electric as a manufacturing and marketing manager, a technology project consultant, and a global sourcing manager in GE’s Manufacturing Management Program. Tom started his career working in his family’s manufacturing business.

Education & Personal  

Tom received a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from Duke University, where he played varsity football and holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Originally from Central Pennsylvania, Tom and his family reside in New Canaan Connecticut.