Tom Fawls
About Tom Fawls
Tom Fawls is a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager with extensive experience in purchasing, procurement consulting, and project management. He has a background in the US Army and has held various roles in technology development and vendor management across multiple companies.
Work at City National Bank
Tom Fawls currently serves as a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Senior at City National Bank, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves providing purchasing and procurement consulting, which includes vendor management and contract drafting. Fawls operates in a remote capacity, contributing to the bank's strategic sourcing initiatives and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Previous Experience in the US Army
Before his career in the corporate sector, Tom Fawls served in the US Army as a System Manager and Aviation Officer from 1981 to 1986. During his five years at Fort Rucker, Alabama, he gained valuable experience in managing complex systems and operations, which laid the foundation for his future roles in technology and project management.
Career at CAE - Link Flight Simulation, Inc.
From 1992 to 1996, Tom Fawls worked as a Product Manager at CAE - Link Flight Simulation, Inc. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing product development and management. His experience in this position contributed to his expertise in product troubleshooting and project turnarounds.
Education and Expertise
Tom Fawls holds a Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 1984 to 1986. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Canisius University, completing his studies from 1977 to 1981. His educational background supports his expertise in project management, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
Consulting and Advisory Roles
In addition to his current role, Tom Fawls has extensive consulting experience. He worked as an Independent Consultant for Infineon Technologies from 1999 to 2003 and served as a Senior Advisor at Maxelerate from 2018 to 2021. His consulting work has focused on developing RFPs, SOWs, and technical specifications, as well as providing training and education in project management.