OPERATIONAL INEFFICIENCIES: Teams and tools not optimized for scalability
OPERATIONAL INEFFICIENCIES: Teams and tools not optimized for scalability
VP of Real Estate & Development at Ike’s Love & Sandwiches
Thomas and I worked together at a fast-growing restaurant organization during the peak of COVID and shortly thereafter. Thomas’ financial and operational acuity was incredibly impressive.
He also had the ability to break down complex ideas and insights into simpler terms for our operating team. His work ethic, ability to effectively strategize, and level-headed demeanor would be a huge benefit to any organization.
Thomas served as our Interim CFO during a period of significant transition at Credo, and his leadership proved invaluable. His expertise spans a broad range of critical financial functions, including retail location analysis, wholesale operations, demand and supply planning, and complex financial modeling. Thomas demonstrated exceptional skill in each of these areas, consistently delivering results.
Thomas not only provides strategic direction with clarity and foresight but also dives into the details when necessary – as a small team we were able to accomplish so much in a short amount of time together. Additionally, he successfully led our accounting team through a team transition and relocation, ensuring continuity and stability.
Hospitality Executive
Private Equity Operating Partner, Beauty & CPG Exec
I worked with Thomas when he stepped in as interim CFO for Credo Beauty. While our interactions were primarily through board meetings and monthly financial reporting, Thomas quickly distinguished himself as a calm and clearheaded leader who brought immediate stability to an important open role.
He established transparency and reliability in the numbers, hit deadlines, and consistently anticipated the board’s questions—turning what had been a reactive process into one that was timely, clear, and collaborative.
It was evident that Thomas was not just keeping the lights on—he was actively rebuilding the operations and processes needed for long-term financial stability. I’m grateful for his partnership and would confidently recommend him for steady hands, strategic thinking, and immediate operational impact
Assurance Partner, Leader of Beauty and Personal Care
I had the opportunity to work closely with Thomas during the first financial audit of Solawave, when he was interim CFO. From the start, he approached the process with clarity, professionalism, and a strong command of the company’s financials and operations.
Thomas was collaborative and responsive, helping to create a productive dynamic between our audit team and the client. He has a practical mindset, understands what matters most to different stakeholders, and doesn’t get lost in the noise—a quality that’s particularly valuable in fast-moving environments.
While we were on opposite sides of the audit, the process was efficient and constructive thanks in large part to his leadership. I would be glad to work with him again and to recommend him to others in the Beauty and Consumer space. Last but not least, if you know me then you know how important this is to me, Thomas is an honest and good person.
VP Finance at Bluepoint Controls, Inc.
I had the pleasure of working as Controller under Thomas during his time as VP of Finance of Specialty’s Café & Bakery.
Starting from his day 1 introduction to the team he consistently motivated those around him with clarity, and a focus on growth and efficiency.
His ability to ask the right questions and challenge assumptions helped drive smarter decisions across departments, including his oversight of Real Estate and Legal.
In addition to being strategically focused, he’s a supportive and energetic leader that can bring out the best in a team.
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