Thomas Auth

Since purchasing the Vomela Specialty Companies in 1990, revenues have grown from $3 million to just under $300 million annually. That growth has been achieved in large part through acquisition, a passion of Tom’s; he has been involved in the acquisition of or investment in more than 50 companies in various industries.

From 1980 until 2000 Tom served as Chairman and CEO of ITI Technologies, Inc., which designed and manufactured wireless security products. Under his leadership ITI experienced tremendous growth and success earning recognition among the best small companies in America three times by Business Week and Forbes magazines. Prior to that, Tom worked for Deloitte before following his entrepreneurial pursuits.

Tom has served on numerous boards of directors, both public and private.

Tom is a CPA, earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and his graduate degree from University of Minnesota in Accounting and Economics.