Tom Cox

Tom Cox

Partner, Wipfli Advisory LLC

Tom Cox is a partner with over 35 years of experience, including C-level leadership. Tom has a proven track record of driving results. His career spans multiple industries and functional disciplines. His career is highlighted by his eight years with General Electric and over 12 years with Marriott International. Clients benefit from Tom’s demonstrated ability to develop leaders and teams, cascading plans and accountability through an organization. He facilitates execution through creating performance-based organizations. In his career, he has delivered repeated success in achieving and often exceeding business objectives.

  • People
    • Executive leadership
    • Executive coaching
  • Team and strategic priority alignment
  • Business startups/turnarounds
  • Sales performance/sales team growth

  • Certified Executive Coach
  • Predictive Index
  • GE experienced financial leadership program
  • GE financial management program graduate

  • Board and finance committee member – Coalition for the Homeless, 2024-present
  • Former board vice president and secretary – KY Housing Advocates, 2018-2023

University of Kentucky

  • Bachelor of business administration degree in finance with departmental honors
Expertise and services

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    ARTICLE | NONPROFITS

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    Building resilient associations: Succession planning and contingency strategies

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