Tom Gerard is a seasoned Chief Executive with expertise in operations, accounting, finance, continuous improvement, training, and strategic planning. With 25 years of experience, he has successfully managed continual process improvement and change to create excellence in organizations. He is a leader who identifies strengths in people and develops them to be successful. Tom's exceptional communication skills and high ethical standards have been integral to his successful achievements in quality education online, project management, organizational development, and financial analysis.

Tom is knowledgeable about GAAP, GASBE, has experience in excel, access, SPSS statistical analysis, and office 365. With his extensive experience in teaching online and on ground, he is passionate about student mentorship, APA format, and online academic research. He simplifies the complex, making him an excellent teacher.

Tom holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Northcentral University, an MBA in General Business Administration from Southern Nazarene University, and a Bachelor's degree in Science, Statistics Research Methods Psychology from California State University-Long Beach.

He has worked with various organizations in different positions. He served as Assistant Professor Of Business at Rogers State University, Adjunct Faculty at Oral Roberts University, Accounting Supervisor at Riverside County California, and Chief Financial Officer at Tulsa County Government. He was formerly a program manager Capitol Improvements at Program Management Group.

Tom offers business consulting services aimed at increasing cash flow and business value. He also serves as a business broker and helps people sell their businesses quickly.