In this role, Tom provides key leadership in strategic planning, management and connecting organization vision, values and programmatic priorities. Tom will continue to provide strategic direction to the Community and Economic Development priority of DFC. Tom joins DFC with nearly three decades of leadership in community development and engagement in the City of Detroit. Prior to joining DFC, Tom led the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation (GRDC) on the west side of Detroit for over 25 years, growing the nonprofit from a start-up to an award-winning, well-established community developed organization. He managed an eight-member staff and an annual budget of $1.5 million. In his most recent position as Executive Director of GRDC, Tom provided leadership for community-driven strategic planning and program development processes.