Tom at his core is a people-first leader. He cares deeply for people and helping them grow. He gives trust easily and expects the same of his teams. He has a way of putting people at ease. He pushed me to be my best and always approached feedback conversations with proactivity, candor, and respect. Tom's leadership style creates a culture of trust. I've only had 1 other leader in my entire 25+ year career with whom I found myself being as open and upfront as Tom.

Tom is an exceptional design team leader and manager, and I consider myself very lucky to have worked with him for several years at Indigo. He is approachable and honest and truly cares about the professional development and wellbeing of his direct reports. As a leader, he inspires his team with his genuine personality and sense of humor, which is coupled by a drive for excellence which he nurtures in others.

They say don't chase your ideal job, chase your ideal leader. What I've learned from Tom goes beyond simply design. He's pushed me to communicate better, influence smarter, and lead with clarity. He's helped me to grow as a designer. But the real impact is how much I've grown not only as a teammate, but as a leader too. If you ever get the chance to work with Tom, take it. Jobs come and go, but leaders like him are rare.

I can honestly say that Tom is the best boss I've ever had. He puts his heart into everything he does, whether it be... livening up the slow moments at the beginning of a meetings with ways to connect, or a keen eye to smoothing out organizational needs. There is a certain way that he invites people to be a part of decision making that is a type of leadership that I aspire to. He excels in leadership and design alike, and would be an asset to any leadership team.