Tom Reed

Director, Communications and Community Outreach

Tom oversees communications and project management for many of Catalyst Connection’s programs that benefit the southwestern Pennsylvania community. He promotes services, trainings and resources available to manufacturers in various industries such as energy and defense. Tom consults on workforce programs with the WVMA Education Fund to promote manufacturing careers. He has worn several hats during his time at Catalyst Connection including marketing, workforce education and contracts administration.

Prior to joining Catalyst Connection, Tom spent 12 years in client relations and procurement for a variety of companies including Westinghouse, Teletech and the WVHTC Foundation.

Tom holds a B.S. degree from West Liberty State University with dual majors in Marketing and Computer Information Sciences.  Tom also holds an MBA with a Marketing concentration from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.

Certifications and Affiliations

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)©