Edward Toms

Edward Toms, PHR, AINS, serves as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Strategic Link Consulting, where responsibilities include leading HR functions for a family of five Fintech companies with 500 employees. Key areas of focus encompass change management, workforce communications, employee relations, total rewards, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Prior experience includes roles such as Sr. Director of Human Resources and Senior Human Resources Manager for global specialty financing companies, and extensive tenure at State Farm®, where Edward managed large teams and overseen significant budgets in roles such as Convention Travel & Event Manager and Claim Team Manager. Edward holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management from Hood College and an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from Frederick Community College.