Knowing hospitality his whole life, Tom’s passion for his family’s business began when he was 13 working as a busboy at the Sandman Inn Vancouver. Upon completing his studies at the University of British Columbia, he worked in several different areas of the company gaining important experience in virtually all facets of his family’s businesses.

A dynamic leader with a growth mindset coupled with nearly 40 years of hands-on experience in the leadership and expansion of Northland’s various hospitality, real estate, sports and entertainment brands, Tom sets the company’s strategic direction and promotes an environment across the company that encourages learning, new opportunities and personnel development along with a strong desire to be the best in hospitality.