Tom Barrett

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Operating Partner at The Riverside Company @ The Riverside Company
New York City, New York
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Cleveland, Ohio, United States, United States
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About Tom Barrett

Thomas Barrett: Visionary Private Equity LeaderThomas Barrett is a distinguished Chief Executive Officer with over 30 years of expertise in steering high-growth and turnaround strategies for companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 giants. Renowned for modernizing operational efficiencies, he employs steadfast best practices to build high-performing teams within private equity and venture capital-funded enterprises. His strategic approach focuses on creating and capturing long-term enterprise value through the cultivation of accountable cultures and the consistent execution of repeatable plans. By professionalizing business infrastructures, he repositions companies as formidable market competitors.Currently, Mr. Barrett serves as an Operating Partner at The Riverside Company, where he chairs the board for four diverse portfolio companies: Chronicle Heritage, Logically, FlavorSum, and OnScent. His prior experience includes a 14-year tenure as CEO of one of the world’s largest education management organizations, valued at $130 million, and a high-growth SaaS technology start-up. Earlier in his career, he was the GM/Executive Director at Learn.com, where he spearheaded global sales and development for the knowledge exchange platform, contributing to the company’s acquisition by Taleo and subsequent purchase by Oracle. Additionally, as a partner at the Cleveland-based venture capital firm Glengary, he led the investment and developed the sales and marketing engines to grow ToolingU into one of the largest and most respected e-learning companies for shop floor workers globally. Throughout his career, Mr. Barrett has been instrumental in seven acquisitions, showcasing his adeptness as an operator and leader.𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦◉ Business Development & Revenue Growth Strategy◉ Venture Capital◉ Private Equity Partners ◉ Turn Around Management◉ M&A Strategy◉ Business Infrastructure◉ High-Growth Companies◉ Global Sales Strategy𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮 ● 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 ● 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙨◑ 7SIGNAL◑ Navigate360◑ Wall Family Enterprise ◑ Brennan Management Group◑ Futures Academy ◑ Young Presidents Organization (YPO)“𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭𝘴.” -𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵

Tom Barrett's Current Company Details
The Riverside Company

The Riverside Company

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Operating Partner at The Riverside Company
New York City, New York
Employees:
201
Company phone:
+1 216 706 1030
Tom Barrett Work Experience Details
  • The Riverside Company
    Operating Partner
    The Riverside Company Jun 2023 - Present
    New York City, New York, Us
    The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on being one of the leading private capital and credit options for investors, business owners and employees at the smaller end of the middle market by seeking to fuel transformative growth and create lasting value.Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has made more than 970 investments. The firm's international private equity and flexible capital portfolios include more than 150 companies.
  • Logically
    Chairman
    Logically Jul 2023 - Present
    Dublin, Ohio, Us
    Whether you need specific expertise or you want to outsource your entire security and/or IT function, Logically has your back.Our cyber-first team of engineering, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud specialists is ready to collaborate with you to implement technology solutions that secure your systems, address today’s business challenges, and prepare your business for the future.Logically’s services can be delivered fully managed by us or comanaged with your technical team, our specialists working alongside them to increase bandwidth, bridge knowledge gaps, and enhance your tech stack.
  • Chronicle Heritage
    Chairman
    Chronicle Heritage Jul 2023 - Present
    Phoenix, Arizona, Us
    PaleoWest and Commonwealth have come together to create Chronicle Heritage, a new kind of organization with a fresh approach to the stewardship of the world’s cultural resources.Chronicle Heritage gives you the reach, resources, and expertise you need to build stakeholder consensus, streamline approvals, and break new ground. Check out our temporary page to learn more.
  • Flavorsum
    Chairman
    Flavorsum Oct 2023 - Present
    Kalamazoo, Michigan, Us
    By choosing FlavorSum, you cut the complexity out of flavor sourcing and accelerate your success with our delicious liquid flavor solutions. Our expertise in flavor development and application support for foods and beverages, combined with industry-leading production and delivery, makes us the fastest-growing North American flavor company. Ready to make flavor sourcing more efficient, effective, and enjoyable? Let’s talk about your flavor challenges and transform your ideas into delicious tastes that people crave.
  • Onscent
    Chairman
    Onscent Oct 2023 - Present
    Hackensack, New Jersey, Us
    At OnScent, our mission is centered around supporting people and planet through responsible social initiatives, high-quality perfumery and ethically, sustainably-sourced ingredients. We understand the importance of fair trade and work hard to build strategic partnerships with trusted suppliers who uphold ethical business practices. OnScent beautifully passes on its mission of Perfumery with a Purpose for People and Planet to each product story. Every scent crafted is designed to bring joy, capture connection and challenge the status quo when it comes to the way fragrances are made.
  • Wall Family Enterprise, Inc.
    Board Member
    Wall Family Enterprise, Inc. Jan 2020 - Present
    Wall Family Enterprise is a privately-owned, global portfolio of businesses with a strong market leadership position in the library and learning industries. Companies are located in Europe (Technology Supplies, Maudesport, Timstar, Demco Europe, Demco Interiors and Wall Family Distribution) and the US (Demco, Demco Software, Demco Interiors, Gaylord Archival, and Hatch Early Learning) with c1,000 employees.
  • Navigate360
    Board Member
    Navigate360 Jan 2019 - Sep 2023
    Richfield, Ohio, Us
    Navigate360, a Riverside Company portfolio company, boldly confronts the challenges communities face by creating safe environments where they can thrive and focus on their true mission. Through technology, education and services, Navigate360 offers solutions spanning the full spectrum of safety – from prevention and preparation through response and recovery. Navigate360 is defining a modern approach to safety using rapid innovation and unparalleled expertise to provide the solutions necessary to build safer tomorrows.
  • 7Signal
    President, Ceo
    7Signal Dec 2016 - Feb 2023
    Independence, Ohio, Us
    𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘Drives business excellence for the leader in cloud-based wireless network monitoring and WiFi performance optimization. Winner of INC. 5000 Fastest Growing Company Award. Grew the venture-funded enterprise, quadrupled employee workforce, and raised $MM in funding, series B, C, D, and E. • Redesigned deal structuring, ELA pricing models, and subscription service offerings.• Launched two new software and hardware SaaS platforms. Deployed 500K+ agents and 240 customers.• Modernized infrastructure, including BDR, Account Management, Customer Success, Sales, Software Development, and Channel Teams.• Founded WiFi University, a training platform converting 200+ marketing and lead-generation prospects per week. • Built Gartner relationship to quantify SaaS products' ROI and capture value proposition to clients.
  • White Hat Management
    Chief Executive Officer
    White Hat Management Jan 2010 - Dec 2016
    Us
    𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦Served as CEO for several portfolio operating entities, including OHDELA! (Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy), The Academies, Life Skills High School, and Platinum Technologies. Education services businesses span $130M in revenue and 2,000 employees, serving 20,000+ K-12 students in 5 states.• Turned around from losing $12M to a profit of $10M annually in 5 years. Developed a high-performing, world-class management team. Negotiated a favorable sale to Pansophic Learning.• Partnered with Learn-it to deliver cost-effective education services, representing 14% of enrollment.• Reduced IT spend and modernized IT with SaaS and Cloud-based systems.• Paid down credit line and refinanced the remainder with the majority owner replacing bank.• Right-sized the organization, exiting markets where enrollment was below breakeven.• Redesigned marketing strategy, including sourcing analytics, call center, CRM, and enrollment platform.
  • Learn.Com
    General Manager
    Learn.Com Aug 2008 - Feb 2010
    Sunrise, Fl, Us
    𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗬Managed P&L for the $30M global SaaS Provider. Branded learning solutions for 30K+ e-learning courses in healthcare, IT, manufacturing, sales, finance, and executive leadership. Taleo purchased Learn.com in 2010. Built product and service offerings, signed partners, global distributors, and end clients. Designed core team and strategy, increasing revenue by 200%; built $MM direct/channel pipeline.
  • Kennametal
    Global Director Of Sales And Services
    Kennametal Sep 2006 - Jun 2008
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us
    𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 & 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘Developed global services business in 60 countries, specializing in world-class tool management software. Managed a $120M division and seven business units, including Software, Supply Chain Services, Comprehensive Services, Process Optimization, Reconditioning, Recycling, and Education/E-Learning. • Built 100+ global team of sales and service, including 200+ e-learning, instructor-led courses. • Directed service solutions, including software and hardware, delivering up to 50% supply chain savings.• Implemented lean operations; increased client productivity by 30% and implemented CRM, and advanced sales by 50%. Saved $2M with a buy-back program to reduce raw material costs. • Led acquisition of ISIS Informatics and served as General Manager of the business.
  • Tooling U-Sme
    Vice President, Sales And Marketing
    Tooling U-Sme Nov 2004 - Oct 2006
    Cleveland, Oh, Us
    𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧-𝗦𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛Recruited to lead sales and penetrate new markets and distribution channels for the leading provider of online training for manufacturers globally. (a Glengary Ventures portfolio company).• Boosted annual revenue from $200,000 to $5M in 24 months.• Led key accounts: GE, Kennametal, Eaton Corp, Caterpillar, Timken, Boeing, Medtronic, and Stryker.
  • Omnitrust Security Systems Inc.
    Vice President, North American Sales
    Omnitrust Security Systems Inc. Nov 2002 - May 2004
    𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗩𝗖 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘Recruited to lead North America sales, business planning, and strategic product focus for the content security software solution provider, later acquired by Heisei Denden in 2004. • Raised $5M in VC funding and managed a successful sale to Heisei Denden of Japan. • Increased revenue from $1M to $7M and closed contracts with 35 distributors and four tech partners.
  • Ipass
    Director Of Sales
    Ipass Apr 1998 - Nov 2002
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗-𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 Built direct/indirect sales teams and operations for the privately-held start-up providing global remote access. Jump-started business from concept to $100M in revenue in 4 years. • iPass IPO June 2003. Boosted 1st-year sales to $22M; implemented a proactive Solution Partner Strategy. • Led $11M channel organization and $15M direct sales team for a key enterprise connectivity provider. In July 2003, iPass completed one of the most successful IPOs of the year.
  • Compuserve Network Services
    Strategic Account Manager
    Compuserve Network Services 1995 - 1998
    Us
  • Cable & Wireless Communications
    Account Executive
    Cable & Wireless Communications 1992 - 1995
    Miami, Florida, Us

Tom Barrett Skills

Leadership Product Marketing Solution Selling Team Building Sales Process Strategic Partnerships Salesforce.com Executive Management Board Level Experience Account Management Sales K 12 Education Start Ups Networking Software As A Service Business Development Negotiation Competitive Analysis Process Improvement Customer Relationship Management Strategic Planning Strategy Sales Management Talent Management Direct Sales Business Planning Operations Management Entrepreneurship Program Management Marketing New Business Development P&l Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Training Manufacturing Enterprise Software Contract Negotiation Business Process Improvement Growth Management Private Equity Saas Management Business Strategy Wifi Product Development Marketing Strategy Analytics Venture Capital Mergers And Acquisitions Selling

Tom Barrett Education Details

  • The University Of Kansas
    The University Of Kansas
    Organizational Communications
  • Saint Ignatius High School
    Saint Ignatius High School
    College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

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