Thomas Strehle

Biography

Tom Strehle is a seasoned and experienced leader, with demonstrated successful impact at every level. He has served in a myriad of leadership roles during a distinguished career in both corporate and military sectors with demonstrated success in building world class teams, leader development, and coaching many Fortune CEO's and other C-Suite leaders.

In the corporate sector, Tom has held executive leadership assignments in both Business and Human Resources to include Head of College Relations and Head of Global Staffing at Raychem Corp; HR Director and Director of Facilities and Engineering at Genentech (Fortune’s 2006 #1 Company); Vice President of HR at Charles Schwab and Company; Head of HR for Williams-Sonoma stores; Vice President of HR at Campbell Soup Company; SVP/Head of HR for Commercial at US Trust (a premier wealth management company) and VP of HR at Beam Suntory. During Tom's 10 year tenure at Beam Suntory, he held every senior HR leadership role supporting all commercial and support functions, to include Head of HR for Beam Suntory International in Madrid, Spain. Tom also served as CHRO/SVP HR at Moen/Fortune Brands and has led Global/Internal Communications functions and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives in many senior roles including at startup Alto Pharmacy.

A graduate of West Point, Tom served on military active duty for 12 years and is a retired LTC. He served in premier assignments as Aide-de-Camp to the Commander of the elite U.S. Army Berlin Brigade; Commander and Staff officer in the 82nd Airborne Division; and as a leadership instructor at the United States Military and United States Air Force Academies. As a reservist he acted as the West Coast liaison officer overseeing West Point admissions - working closely with candidates, the Academies, and the Congressional offices in California.

He is a US Army Ranger, a Master Paratrooper, and earned his Spanish parachute wings.

Tom served as a leadership instructor at West Point and the United States Air Force Academy for over 15 years and brings a unique combination of cutting edge leadership philosophy and corporate experience to the table.

Tom is currently an Executive Coach and adjunct professor at FAU.

He holds a BS degree from West Point; an MA in Public Relations from the University of Florida; and an MBA from Webster University, and is a proud member of the National Cherokee Indian Historical Society.

Tom has served on the Board for Instant Autographs, and as a Board Member for Spanish Companies for Beam Suntory.

Tom resides in Boca Raton, FL.