Tom Ross

Tom Ross

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer - Brooks Sports, Inc.
Company: Brooks Sports, Inc.
Industry: Sporting Goods
Mentor Since: 2023
Will Mentor: Sport & Entertainment Management, Graduate Students
Mentor Type: Sport and Entertainment
Profile

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Background

Job Description

Lead the company's global financial, legal, risk management and strategic planning efforts.

Company Description

Brooks Sports, Inc., also known as Brooks Running, is an American sports equipment company that designs and markets performance athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Brooks products are available in 60 countries worldwide. It is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.

Employment History

Strategis Group - 1994-1998 | Infomove - 1999-2001 | Brooks Sports - 2003-present

Education

BS, Economics -- Penn State University

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

Able to provide mentoring on a range of topics, including career development, leadership, negotiations, managing and collaborating with people, financial management, and strategic planning.

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

A mixture of in-person and virtual