Introducing Tom Light
Tom Light is a strategic marketing consultant focusing on small business and specializing in business development, market planning, product distribution and advertising/media campaigns. His experience and knowledge in business includes more than 19 years in a retail management environment, 10 years in wholesale distribution followed by more than 17 years in small business development. In Tom’s many years of experience in the consulting and mentoring field, he has developed and facilitated various training workshops and seminars.

During his 15 year tenure with a national communications company, Tom was responsible for the acquisition, training and ongoing business development of over 100 new dealerships throughout the interior of BC and Vancouver Island.
Tom received his post graduate diploma in Marketing and Sales Management from the University of British Columbia, and is also a member of the consulting and mentoring teams for Okanagan Science & Technology Council (OSTEC) the Kelowna branch of Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). He has always demonstrated a strong work ethic and combined with his business development and management skills he has consistently achieved strong results when managing a strategic independent dealer channel or working one on one to help develop the business and marketing skills of aspiring entrepreneurs.

In giving back to his community, Tom volunteered his time and marketing skills to orchestrate the construction of a 6000 seat covered grandstand in Williams Lake. Completed on time and on budget, the grandstand became the focal point for the continued success of the annual Williams Lake Stampede. As vice-president of the Williams Lake Stampede Association, Tom’s contribution in the association helped the stampede grow and prosper to become the second largest rodeo event in BC.

Tom’s strong team values served him well as he also contributed his time as a volunteer fire fighter and bantam football coach. In addition, Tom is a past president of the Kiwanis club in Williams Lake and for many years continued to serve the community as an active member.
Once a year, Tom also dons his volunteer hat to assist with the Maxine DeHart Drive Thru Breakfast fundraiser for Kelowna branch of The United Way held each year in September.

Tom is available at 250-451-9651 or 250-470-8855 to assist with your strategic business planning or the implementation of marketing programs designed to get you on track and stay on track.