Tom has been with MFV Expositions for over twenty years. He has
been president for over ten years and added CEO to his title in
2009. During this time, MFV Expositions has taken on many forms,
adapting to the ever changing market place.
Tom oversees a staff of over thirty professionals, currently
producing three franchise events in the United States, two
franchise events in Mexico (including one of the worlds largest)
and franchise events in the United Kingdom and Grand Bahama. Tom is
responsible for the global network of partners involved in MFV’s
growing international online business. Tom works closely with the
International Franchise Association and many franchise associations
around the world and has participated as a panelist and moderator
in countless seminars and symposia.
Prior to joining MFV, Tom owned an advertising and PR firm and
was a founder and Group VP of an instant printing franchise.
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