Tom Harlow Cae

Tom Harlow, CAE, CPA is an experienced professional with a diverse work history. Tom is currently serving as the Interim Chief Executive Officer for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), a position they have held since September 2023. Prior to this role, Tom was a Board Member for RedSky Money starting in September 2021. From July 2022 to September 2023, they operated their own consulting firm, Tom Harlow Consulting, as the Principal Consultant.

Before their consulting business, Tom held various leadership positions at the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). Tom was the Executive Vice President - Products and Solutions from March 2021 to August 2022, Executive Vice President Operations from February 2012 to March 2021, and the Chief Financial Officer from July 2010 to February 2012.

Earlier in their career, Tom served as the Chief Financial Officer for the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery from August 2001 to May 2010. Tom also worked in interim CFO/Consultant roles for eTantrum and Assurenet from 2000 to 2001. Starting in May 1988, Tom began their career at the American Chemistry Council as a Controller, where they remained until March 2000.

Tom Harlow, CAE, CPA obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Accounting and Finance, from Longwood University. Tom attended the university from 1982 to 1986. In 2015 to 2016, they furthered their education by completing an Executive Certificate in Transformational Leadership from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.