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about us
Tom
Gross is a recognized leader in various industries, including
automotive, equipment manufacturing, engineering services and
defense contracting. Over the past two decades, Mr. Gross has
held senior leadership positions in the automotive industry
such as Chief Operating Officer, General Manager, Vice President
and Director. He was a member of the senior management teams
of firms such as Dürr AG, The Gleason Works and Giddings
& Lewis (Cross). Mr. Gross has coached dozens of senior
managers during his career through the process of strategic
business planning, operational effectiveness and leadership
development. His qualifications and business experience in
the strategic planning process add a unique perspective in
resolving privately held business owner issues.
In 2004, Mr. Gross founded the Cornerstone Advisory Group
(CAG). CAG provides consulting services to privately owned
businesses in strategic planning, operational management, performance
improvement and sales & marketing. CAG is also a licensed
partner with The Alternative Board-TAB®
of Denver, Colorado. TAB® is an organization that offers
small to mid-size business leaders peer advisory and strategic
planning services based on real-world business solutions. Mr.
Gross is certified by The Alternative Board as a peer advisory
board facilitator and Strategic Business Leadership-SBL®
coach.
Tom has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Metallurgy from
Western Michigan University, a Master of Science in Mechanical
Engineering from The University of Detroit and a Master of
Science in Manufacturing Management from GMI Engineering and
Management Institute. Tom is a member of the Turnaround Management
Association, Association for Corporate Growth, Detroit Regional
Chamber and Michigan Business & Professional Association
as well as other professional organizations.
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