Tom began his career at Lord & Taylor straight out of college, starting in men’s tailored clothing and holding a range of assignments in both the men’s buying office and the stores. As a buyer, he oversaw men’s sportswear and tailored clothing.

After five years at Lord & Taylor, Tom moved into off-price retail as Merchandise Vice President for Gentry Clothiers, a Midwest chain with its buying office in New York. There he built lasting relationships across the market, spending four days a week in vendor showrooms throughout the city sourcing off-price opportunities.

When Gentry was forced to close many of its stores, Tom joined Saks Fifth Avenue. Over a 24-year career at Saks, he rose from buyer to SVP, General Merchandise Manager of Men’s and Concession. His major contributions include designing and merchandising seven standalone men’s stores, developing the Saks proprietary men’s collection and leading the designer sneaker phenomenon. He made more than 80 trips to Europe for men’s fashion weeks and buying trips.

As SVP of Concession, Tom also oversaw Saks’s restaurant, beauty and fashion concession businesses, negotiating agreements with LVMH, Kering and other partners as part of the company’s growth.

In 2017, Tom was promoted to Chief Merchant of Saks Off Fifth and Gilt, with responsibility for all merchandise categories, including e-commerce. Under his leadership, the business returned to positive comps and achieved its plan for the first time in nine years. He drove a 15% increase in private label and private brands for Spring 2019 and launched new businesses in beauty and women’s intimates.

Today, Tom leads Retail and Fashion Solutions, a retail and fashion consultancy serving clients around the world.

Tom lives in Westchester, New York, with his wife, Michelle. They have four daughters. Outside of work and family, Tom is a triathlete who has competed in nine Olympic-distance triathlons and run five marathons.