Tom O'Drain

Tom O'Drain, MBA, CPSM, possesses extensive experience in procurement and category management, currently serving as the Director of National Categories and Corporate Procurement at American Water since November 2014. Previous roles at American Water included Sr. Manager of National Category Management and Sr. Manager of Corporate Procurement, where responsibilities encompassed strategies, sourcing, contracting, and supplier management across multiple departments. Prior to American Water, Tom held managerial positions at David's Bridal overseeing replenishment and allocations, TESSCO Technologies managing various product categories, and CompUSA where roles included Category Manager and Replenishment Buyer. Tom earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rowan University.