Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Tom attended the University Florida where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. He went on to acquire his Master of Science Degree with a Concentration in Audit. Tom is also a CPA, giving him a unique combination of analytical skills, a strategic mindset and strong understanding of financial principles to foster exceptional client outcomes. In his role as an Advisor for Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, Tom leverages his Big 4 accounting acumen to drive strategic financial decisions and deliver value-added solutions for his clients to ensure organizational growth and success.
After completing undergraduate school, Tom completed a finance internship with JBT Corporation in their AeroTech Business Division working directly with the Controller where he was recognized for his high achievement. He went on to complete another internship with KPMG as an Audit Intern and upon graduating with his master’s degree, was offered a full-time position as an Audit Associate. Over the next two years in this role, Tom worked with two Fortune 500 companies supporting year-end audits through the filing of their financial statements and performed at a senior level on private and statutory audits ensuring timely audit completion.
As the son of an entrepreneur, Tom understands the personal sacrifices, operational focus, and relational investments that owner/operators personally make to ensure the success of their business, staff, and clients. His father was an entrepreneur who later sold his business, so he has a clear understanding of business operations and what is involved with transactional sales.
Tom has gained expertise working with the Big 4 in financial analysis, exit strategy development, business valuations, financial and legal due diligence, transaction negotiations, and working with the C-suite. Tom prides himself in assisting buyers and sellers through a sale providing a high level of support, insight, and integrity throughout the entire transaction ensuring a seamless process.
On his personal time, Tom enjoys fishing, the beach, hunting, golf, baseball, soccer, football, and cooking.
