Tom Bartels
President, CEO, & Board Member
MCM Technology
Professional Bio
Tom joined MCM Technology, LLC in April 2005, with significant experience in organizing, financing and managing start-up and emerging growth companies. Tom is particularly interested in innovative tech companies with a public safety and wellness element. He has been instrumental in providing strategic guidance, capital-raising expertise, development of appropriate management and infrastructure, business development, and development of relationships with investors, bankers, analysts and other strategic partners, as well as the overall management of day-to-day administrative tasks. His prior roles include CFO of Regional Nuclear Pharmaceuticals, CFO of Atherotech, Inc., Treasurer of RealMed, and Director of Investor Relations at both Caremark and OrNda HealthCorp. He also worked with boutique equity and consulting firm, Venturehouse LLC, and served as a Vice President in commercial lending at Wells Fargo Bank. He served as an elected member of APCO’s Commercial Advisory Council and was an active member of the Emerging Technologies Task Force and IJIS’s Finance Committee. He chairs the board of Emergency Assistance Foundation, where he is also served as chairman of the Audit & Finance Committee and serves as a member of the Compensation Committee. In addition, he served on Compass Bank’s Young Executive Board of Directors, is a member of the Birmingham Venture Club and Tech Birmingham, and has served as a mentor & entrepreneur-in-residence at Innovation Depot - Birmingham’s bio and tech-focused business incubator and start-up accelerator. Tom holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Auburn University, and an MBA from The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
In his spare time Tom can generally be found outside. He enjoys his time on the lake with his family and can be found running trails in the woods. He has completed several “Tough Mudders,” marathons and ultramarathons, including a Grand Canyon 48-mile rim-to-rim-to-rim run and a Zion Canyon 50-mile race.
In his spare time Tom can generally be found outside. He enjoys his time on the lake with his family and can be found running trails in the woods. He has completed several “Tough Mudders,” marathons and ultramarathons, including a Grand Canyon 48-mile rim-to-rim-to-rim run and a Zion Canyon 50-mile race.
Company / Organization
MCM Technology
SIBF Member
State
Alabama
Class
2016
Network
SIBF
Business Status
Active
Industry
Technology
Countries with Strong Business Connections
Canada; UK; Jordan
Areas of Expertise
C-Suite, Executive Management, Start-Ups
Education
Auburn University (BS); University of Alabama at Birmingham (MBA)
Personal Interests & Hobbies
Running, Trail Running; Adventure Runs/races; Wake-boarding; Lake Life; Auburn University Sports
Sponsor(s)
Johnny Roberts
Spouse
Sherri Bartels
Spouse Email
sherri.bartels@gmail.com