Tom has a corner office, but that's pretty much where the formality ends. As Pop Art's CEO, Tom leads by asking good questions, listening closely to his clients and team, and shaping the strategy and operating plan.
Tom was Chief Operating Officer at Pop Art from 2005 to 2015, forging the agency’s vision while guiding Pop Art to a variety of industry awards. The company proudly remains one of the “best places to work in Oregon" year after year, helping the company to attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive market. In 2015 Tom completed the purchase of a majority of the company’s stock to become its sole director and CEO. Since then, Tom has continued to lead the company in finding new ways to deliver innovation and impact to the market.
In addition to earning his Bachelor's Degree from Portland State University, Tom is a graduate of the Stanford Executive Institute's New Venture Lab. Before joining Pop Art, Tom served his country in the US Army, having graduated from The Defense Language Institute at the Presidio of Monterey and Ft. Bragg’s John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Tom lives in Portland, OR, with his wife and two sons.