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Thomas Allan
Manager of Finance and Planning, 180solutions
After completing his undergraduate degree in Economics from the
University of Washington, Tom started his professional career as
an accountant for a respected media company.
Seeking a more exciting and interesting career, Tom then moved
to Alaska Distributors (previously Western Washington Beverage) in
1991 where he started as a merchandiser. This position gave him
the opportunity to work with almost every significant wine and
beer account in the Seattle area and gave him an understanding of
the broad spectrum of accounts. Moving into sales in 1992, he
managed a territory with convenience retailers and various
restaurants, pubs, bars, pizza houses, and grocery stores. During
this time Tom learned what it takes to make every kind of wine
retailer successful. After 2 years in the “combo” division, Tom
was promoted to one of the top Grocery Wine territories in the
company, calling on a number of top 10 accounts. With hard work,
determination, excellent organizational and leadership skills he
was promoted to District Manager in 1997, leading a top wine sales
team. As he honed his skills as a manager, he decided to pursue a
Masters degree in business.
Given his excellent track record as a manager and his
scholastic potential, he was invited to join the Executive M.B.A.
program at the University of Washington, considered by many as the
“premier” Masters of Business Administration program in the
Northwest. Tom completed the program 3rd in his class in a field
of 47 executives, many from world-class companies in a wide
variety of industries.
In July of 1999, Tom was promoted from District Sales Manager
for the Wine Division to the Corporate Office of Alaska
Distributors. As Manager of Planning and Development, Tom’s duties
included brand valuation and acquisition analysis, forecasting,
business planning, and business development.
Tom moved to internet media company 180solutions in March of
2005, where he serves as Finance and Planning Manager.
As a graduate with honors from the University of Washington
Executive MBA program, Tom has an impressive understanding of the
beverage business. He combines a passion for history and military
strategy with his business skills and passion for the beverage
industry to provide a unique perspective to WineSquire.
Tom lives with his wife (Anne) and three children (Maile,
Lindsay & Tommy) in Kirkland, Washington.
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