Tom Schneider is a highly accomplished financial executive and strategic leader with a proven track record of driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence across multiple industries. With extensive experience in manufacturing, finance, e-commerce, wholesale, and the outdoor sector, Tom has held key leadership roles, including CEO, President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer. His expertise spans strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate turnarounds, and fostering positive corporate cultures.

As the owner of Tom Schneider Consulting, Tom provides financial advisory services to businesses, leveraging his deep expertise to optimize operations and maximize value. His ability to drive results is exemplified by his leadership in a recent sale transaction, where he increased proceeds by 25%—a $2.5 million gain. He also developed a financial model that enabled a pre-revenue startup to secure $2.5 million in funding at a $25 million valuation, demonstrating his talent for financial structuring and investment strategy. Additionally, he played a critical role in obtaining financing for the construction of a 265-unit apartment building in Arizona.

As Chief Financial Officer of DPI Off-Road Brands, a private equity-owned aftermarket off-road vehicle parts company, Tom spearheaded a financial and cultural transformation. Under his leadership, EBITDA surged from $1.7 million to $9.7 million in just two years, while revenue nearly doubled to $80 million through organic growth and acquisitions. He successfully integrated five acquisitions into the company’s ERP system and restructured the financial reporting system, leveraging Power BI to enhance decision-making and transparency.

Previously, as CFO of APSM Systems, a contract manufacturer specializing in sheet metal and electronics, Tom executed a bold financial turnaround. Within two months, he recommended and managed the closure of a 70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Mexico, which resulted in annual earnings increase of $2.6 million. His skillful negotiations with vendors yielded an additional $800,000 in net income, and he secured a $5.1 million line of credit and a $13 million real estate loan to strengthen the company’s financial position.

Tom also made a significant impact in the golf industry. As CFO of Loudmouth Golf, a renowned apparel brand, he led a financial restructuring that improved product margins by 35%. Earlier in his career, he served as Controller at Ping Golf, where he implemented the company’s first accounting system, transforming its financial reporting from a handwritten ledger to an organized, multi-division financial operation. His financial modeling helped Ping increase annual earnings by $5 million, shaping the company’s strategic direction.

Tom served as President, COO, and Board Member of Royal Precision (NASDAQ), a golf equipment manufacturer. Under his leadership, the company achieved a $3.7 million turnaround, reversing a $2.2 million loss into a $1.5 million profit in just one year. His strategic initiatives at Royal Grip (NASDAQ) also led the company from its worst financial loss to profitability within his first year.

Tom’s expertise extends to the gaming industry where he was a developer and mathematician for casino table games. He holds a patent in the gaming industry.

 Beyond his executive career, Tom was a Certified Public Accountant (inactive now) and holds a B.S. in Finance with an accounting minor from Arizona State University. He is an active philanthropist, having served as an advisor to “The Care Fund” and “Every Kid Counts.” 

A man of many talents, Tom is also an accomplished singer-songwriter and the author of Oops, I Won Too Much Money subtitled “Winning Wisdom from the Board Room to the Poker Table“. Notably, he won the 2007 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year and is the winner of four WSOP championships.

Tom Schneider’s remarkable career is defined by his ability to transform businesses, create value, and drive profitability through strategic leadership and financial expertise. His diverse background across multiple industries and his talent for identifying opportunities make him a sought-after executive in the financial and business world.

Character
Tom Schneider is a results-driven executive known for his integrity, leadership, and ability to foster positive corporate cultures that drive financial success and organizational growth.

Knowledge
With deep expertise in finance, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate turnarounds, Tom has successfully led companies across manufacturing, e-commerce, finance, and the outdoor industries to achieve significant profitability and operational efficiency.

Strategic
Tom has a proven track record of implementing high-impact strategies that drive revenue growth, optimize financial operations, and position companies for long-term success through acquisitions, restructuring, and innovative financial modeling.

Communication
A skilled communicator and advisor, Tom effectively collaborates with executives, investors, and teams to align financial and business objectives, ensuring clear, data-driven decision-making and strong leadership execution.