Tom Atchison

Tom Atchison currently serves as a Category Analyst II at Ace Hardware Corporation, focusing on data analytics and customer insights to optimize retail assortments and planograms. Previously, Tom held the position of Associate Product Manager at Pampered Chef, overseeing the Kitchen Tools product strategy and market launches. Prior roles include Associate Product Manager at Medline Industries, where Tom managed fluid management product lines with significant revenue impact and led cost-saving initiatives. Tom began career experience as a Product Management Intern at Techtronic Industries and gained logistical expertise as a Customer Logistics Co-op at Kimberly-Clark, where contributions improved forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency. Early career included a Sales Internship at Magna International, where Tom collaborated on product presentations and tariff management. Tom holds a degree from the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University.