San Antonio, Texas, United States
Senior-Level Executive, Strategic Business Leader, and Change Agent with a record of achievement in defining and driving the vision to help companies ensure business continuity while elevating revenue, cash flow, profit, market share, customer satisfaction, and valuation. Agile decision maker with a strategy-centered point of view and ability to quickly respond in times of complexity and ambiguity. Draws upon a world-class operations background in putting the right people, infrastructure, processes, systems, and metrics in place to resolve critical problems, transform underperforming businesses, and lead high-profile initiatives. Trusted Advisor to the C-suite, board of directors, business owners, strategic partners, colleagues, and other stakeholders in taking on new challenges, identifying the strengths of others, managing competing interests, bringing disparate groups together, and achieving results beyond previously accepted expectations. “[Tom represents] all the traits you would expect of someone with [his] pedigree—ethics, integrity, and sound leadership.” ~ Company CEO Understands the importance of service-minded leadership and the impact delivered in elevating individual results to benefit the overall objective. Driven by building exemplary teams and guiding them to optimize their potential. Consistent contributor recognized for his ability to move to action, define the path forward, execute on a strategic plan, and put the right people, infrastructure, processes, systems, and metrics in place to convert obstacles into opportunities for growth and improved performance. Reputation for quickly addressing the changing needs of each organization and successfully navigating teams through critical transformation within startup, rapid-scale, and underperforming environments.
Meritum Energy Holdings, LP (MEH) was founded to acquire, own and operate propane and NGL assets. MEH acquired Pico Propane & Fuels in 2015. For over 25 years, Pico Propane & Fuels has been providing customers with a reliable supply of high-quality petroleum fuels and lubrication products. Our dedicated service teams deliver a comprehensive selection of gasoline, diesel, propane, lubricants, oils and greases to a wide variety of commercial, industrial and residential customers.
FERRELL NORTH AMERICA (FNA)/FERRELL MIDSTREAM division of Ferrellgas, a publicly traded limited energy partnership. Executive Vice President, Overland Park, KS/Dallas, TX, May 2015 – September 2017 Promoted to hold P&L accountability for all FNA business functions. In response to parent company’s recent midstream acquisitions and business development efforts, selected by CEO to establish and manage Texas-based midstream business unit while maintaining existing accountability for FNA operations. Served as the onsite Ferrellgas face of newly acquired Bridger Logistics, LLC, to the C-suite and Board of Directors to ensure the implementation of best practices, effective integration, and continuity of daily operations. Served as a member of the due diligence and strategic planning teams supporting companywide business development. Senior Vice President/Division Head, Overland Park, KS, January 2012 – April 2015 Promoted into an expanded role with P&L and product risk management responsibility for entire FNA business. Leveraging prior success in building a high-performing team, took on additional strategic initiatives as company escalated business development and diversification efforts. One of 3 executives selected to provide due diligence for various targets. Delivered record P&L results, including top cash flow performance in history of wholesale business. Selected by CEO to serve as interim head of newly acquired Sable Environmental LLC following departure of former ownership. Vice President, Supply & Wholesale, Overland Park, KS, September 2008 – December 2011 Managed procurement and directed supply, wholesale, rail, and distribution businesses including daily operations, budget planning/oversight, strategic planning, and P&L for each division. Following company’s sale of existing assets, built/led the most profitable wholesale business in company history. Served as Business Development Leader to conduct due diligence on division-related targets.
FERRELL NORTH AMERICA (FNA)/FERRELL MIDSTREAM (division of Ferrellgas, a publicly traded limited energy partnership recognized as nation’s second-largest propane provider). Director, Supply, Wholesale & Distribution, Overland Park, KS, March 2007 – August 2008 Director, Midwest Supply, Wholesale & Rail, Overland Park, KS, July 2005 – February 2007 Eastern Supply Manager/Contract Administrator/Pricing Desk Manager, Houston, TX, January 2002 – June 2005 Western Supply Manager, Houston, TX, April 2000 – December 2001 Area Product Coordinator, Houston, TX, September 1999 – March 2000
Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Parachutist Badge