Tom Vachet is a seasoned leader and consultant with over 20 years of experience driving success across diverse industries, including quality assurance, high technology, medical devices, professional sports, and healthcare. His career reflects a steadfast commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and a results-driven approach to leadership.
Leadership and Consulting Expertise
Tom’s professional portfolio includes a wealth of experience in leadership consulting and executive management. Most notably, he served as President of True North Health and Life Navigation, a consulting firm in Appleton, Wisconsin, that delivers three specialized services—executive leadership coaching, career and life mentoring, and health care advocacy. His strategic guidance has empowered executives to overcome industry challenges and achieve measurable success.
Additionally, Tom has contributed significantly to the success of numerous startup ventures, both as an investor and a hands-on manager. He specializes in business plan development, execution, and scaling operations to maximize profitability.
Impactful Achievements in Health and Fitness
Tom’s contributions to the health and fitness industry are equally impressive. During his tenure as General Manager and Master Trainer at Spectrum Club Manhattan Beach, one of the top 10 athletic clubs in the United States, Tom directly managed 165 employees, a membership of 13,000 clients, and $1 million in monthly revenue. Highlighting his innovative leadership, he secured a landmark $250,000 partnership with the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, establishing their in-house practice and training facility.
Tom's passion for fostering elite athletic performance extended to his role as President of Elite Performance Management, where he worked with athletes at all levels, from high school amateurs to Olympic and professional competitors. Focusing on a holistic approach, this role integrated training, nutrition, sports psychology, and physical therapy to optimize results.
His expertise further enabled him to deliver tailored performance solutions at LA Fitness, Florida, where he worked with a diverse clientele—from high-performing athletes to older individuals—focusing on personalized health strategies and overall improvement in quality of life.
Proven Success in Business Strategy and Market Leadership
Tom’s deep business acumen is showcased through his leadership in marketing, sales, and business development roles. His career highlights include significant achievements such as guiding key business units through pivotal transformations and growth phases:
• Vice President, Sales and Marketing at GTE Information Systems Division – Played an integral role in the $52.8 billion merger of GTE and Bell Atlantic to form Verizon.
• Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Kuschall of America – Spearheaded a corporate turnaround effort that established a new market identity. His efforts inspired the 1994 launch of the "In The Spirit of Giving Foundation," an initiative that garnered national recognition and commendation from President Clinton.
• Senior Business Development Manager for British Standards Institution – Advanced strategic global initiatives to improve operational excellence within businesses worldwide.
Tom has also held key roles with renowned organizations like Arthur Andersen Business Consulting and Frontier Communications (a division of Global Crossing), consistently delivering impactful results at every milestone of his career.
Visionary Leadership in Innovation and Community Impact
Beyond his corporate accomplishments, Tom’s ability to bridge business excellence with meaningful community impact is a theme throughout his career. His unwavering focus on fostering relationships and creating scalable, sustainable solutions underscores his visionary leadership.
Now based in Appleton, Wisconsin, Tom Vachet combines his breadth of expertise with a passion for cultivating growth and resiliency in modern enterprises. His unique blend of skills in executive management, health care, fitness, and business strategy continues to inspire top-level executives to successfully meet both challenges and opportunities.
For corporate leaders seeking a consultant with proven expertise, strategic foresight, and an innovative edge, Tom Vachet embodies the trusted partner that businesses need to elevate their goals and impact.