Tom Schaeffer Email & Phone Number

North Texas

Addison, Tx

The Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory body that hears and makes recommendations on matters related to land use, zoning and platting. The Planning and Zoning Division seeks to promote safe and sustainable growth and development in Addison. The division works closely with property owners, developers, the community and other city staff on a variety of projects to improve the quality of life for all of Addison's stakeholders.

Dallas, Texas

Active Concepts is a manufacturer's representative sales agency specializing in developing national account sales and marketing strategies in the activewear, sportswear and team licensed channels.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

As President of Oryon Technologies, and later named CEO, Tom utilized his leadership skills, transforming the company to achieve the highest potential. With his experience in marketing strategies, Tom recognized the potential of Oryon Technologies innovative product and restructured the company with the most competent, highly qualified financial and legal professionals, as well as highly skilled and educated employees with experience in the technology industry. These changes led to higher levels of development and distribution, as well as efficiency and profitability. After implementing these strategies, Oryon Technologies executed a public offering based on contracts and high level interest from companies such as Under Armour, Nike, Adidas, Puma, Apple, Microsoft, the Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Commerce, Disney, Harley Davidson, and many others; as well as internationally in Europe, UAE, Australia, and South America.

Napa Valley, Ca

Challenged to see if we could build a wine business catering to boutique wine stores and compete with the big boys and became a multiple award winning brand in short order. We completed our mission and closed operations in 2012.Together with a partner I sourced everything including the grapes, juice, corks, bottles, labels, etc. We set up the distribution model in all states, worked with distributors around the country and controlled all the marketing for the brand. We won numerous awards at national wine competitions. We sold all of our wine over an 8-year period.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Having been a supplier to the Dallas Cowboys of Cowboy's NFL merchandize, I was recruited based my reach throughout the industry. Hired to help start, define, and develop the strategy for the Cowboys to launch their merchandising business in-house, something no other pro team has ever done. Conducted market analysis, and made recommendations which allowed the Dallas Cowboys to take a primary position in the retail market place as a manufacturer and distributor of their own products. As the foundational National Sales Manager for Dallas Cowboys Merchandising, I established and developed the sales programs and national accounts to build what is now a world wide distribution network and brand image that we see achieving astonishing sales today.Recruited, trained and managed a national sales force to market merchandise nationally. Developed sales programs and worked with national accounts to develop national distribution and brand image.