Owner, Marin Fencing Academy
🤺 Tom, owner and operator of Marin Fencing Academy (MFA), wields a passion for fencing not only as a sport but also as a vehicle for building tomorrow’s leaders through the lessons learned in competitive fencing. With a national rating of D2021 in Epee (down from his high of C2018), Tom is deeply embedded in the fencing world. He manages the Bout Committee and all competitive events at MFA, promotes the value of competition for all MFA students, and is a USA Fencing certified coach and Safe Sport certified. He teaches both foil and epee, and is currently expanding his expertise into sabre. Tom collaborates with other fencing clubs across the country and is a voting member of the USA Fencing Northern California Division (NorCal).
💼 Outside the piste, Tom is a Technology Executive with a rich background in digital marketing. He has pivoted to the forefront of innovation as a co-founder of an Artificial Intelligence startup focused on the Education Industry. His entrepreneurial spirit and leadership continue to influence both the technology and sports sectors. An avid snowboarder and cyclist, Tom enthusiastically embraces challenges and adventures, ignoring the life variable of age.
🌍 Originally from Boston, Tom has traveled and worked all over the world in various capacities throughout his career.