Tom has more than 35 years of experience in the technology field, having held technology management positions at several companies. He was most recently the chief technology officer of CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a privately held company that through its subsidiaries operates more than 3,800 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 states and 40 countries. In this role he was responsible for providing the companies technical vision, setting the tone and direction for the company’s technologies, and aligning technology solutions with the business objectives. He also had responsibility for defining and leading an effective security and compliance program to safeguard sensitive payment and personally identifiable information.

He has been recognized by CIO Magazine and the CIO Executive Council as a “Ones to Watch” Award recipient and is a frequent presenter at industry events.

During his career he has completed assignments in such varied environments as banking, distribution, drugstores, call centers, and restaurants. Tom is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.