Biosketch
Tom Stellman is the founder and CEO of TIP Strategies, an economic and workforce development strategy firm with offices in Austin, TX and Seattle, WA. As developer of TIP’s model of Talent, Innovation, and Place, Tom helps clients identify their core values and build consensus around strategies to promote economic health.
In addition to TIP’s current defense industry impact work for Massachusetts, Tom has led Department of Defense-funded projects for military communities surrounding Fort Hood, TX; Sheppard AFB, TX; Fort Campbell, KY; Anniston Amy Depot, AL; Eglin AFB, FL.; Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL; and the Red River Army Depot, TX. His team is also leading efforts to establish defense industry alliances for the State of Washington and communities surrounding Edwards AFB and the Naval Air Weapon Station China Lake in southern California.
Tom also developed and launched the highly successful Invest in Texas Alliance, a marketing initiative sponsored by 26 economic development agencies and electric utilities. His team targeted both domestic and international growth companies through a unique mix of direct marketing and networking, resulting in over $3 billion in investment leads and the location of 15 companies.
Prior to establishing TIP, Tom was director of the Office of International Business for the Texas Department of Commerce.