Tom Gardner

Tom Gardner has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development within the automotive and coatings industries. Notably, Tom served as Regional Sales Manager at Transtar Autobody Technologies, Inc., overseeing a team across 12 states, and previously held the position of Director of Business Development for Paints & Coatings at U.S. Chemical & Plastics, where Tom successfully launched Pro-Spray Automotive Refinish Paints in North America. Currently, Tom is the Global Allied Product Platform Director at PPG, following roles as Chief Operating Officer at Smart Soda Holdings, Inc. and Marketing Manager at SEM Products, Inc. Earlier in Tom's career, achievements include Senior Product Manager at Sherwin-Williams, where Tom earned a US Patent, multiple industry awards, and cultivated significant market growth. Tom holds a Business degree in Marketing from the University of Dayton.