Thomas Conner

“Thomas Conner is one of the kindest and most capable people I've ever had the opportunity to meet, let alone work with. Anyone would be fortunate to collaborate with him! Having worked for him while I was in high school, he saw past some of my teenage tendencies and his encouragement and trust molded me into a more responsible, hardworking individual. He's a real inspiration!”

“Thomas and I worked together for many years during the dawn of the Internet. It was an unforgettable adventure and one of the highlights of my career and, indeed, my entire life. Thomas was CFO and was instrumental in my recruitment as Telalink's first customer support specialist. Throughout the journey, Thomas demonstrated a passion for taking care of people. Whether they be customers, staff, interns or strangers, he showed genuine interest in their success and care for their wellbeing. It was Thomas who first showed me how powerful a leader with revenue responsibility can be when they are dedicated to their employees and have a passion for client success. I can’t remember his exact words, but the phrase “A Team, B Plan” stuck with me. Thomas’s belief that an exceptional team with a decent plan would adapt and excel was proven valid time and time again as we navigated uncharted business territory and encountered new challenges. Even as we sometimes veered off course, we never strayed from taking care of our staff and doing the right thing for our customers. In the end they all stuck with us through to our eventual acquisition. Thomas Conner is a special breed of entrepreneur. His word is as-good-as-gold, and only slightly outdone by his heart - which I presume must be actual gold. To do business with Thomas Conner is to know exactly where you stand, trust every word you hear, and know that, whether you are partner, employee or customer, he will be your advocate under any and all circumstances. ”

“I have been delighted to work with Thomas for nearly 20 years. I say "delighted" purposefully because Thomas always brings joy to the work. His strategic perspective, analytical skill, and solution orientation are rooted in joy, which means Thomas is optimistic, hopeful, and encouraging amid the challenges that all ventures face. I count on such presence. So Thomas reinforces my belief that the best vendors are actually partners.”

“I've worked with Thomas many times over the years, from when he was at Telelink helping us with Internet access, to his current role with web pages for the Andrews Transportation Group. Thomas and his team are consistently knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. I plan to continue to look for opportunities to work with Thomas for many years to come. ”

“Never will you find such a smart, kind, thorough, and responsible employer, team member, and mentor as Thomas Conner. I was lucky enough to work with, and learn from, Thomas for more than ten years. His commitment to the success of the companies we worked for as well as his instinctive understanding of the importance of a work-life balance made working with him an honor and a pleasure. Every day was a learning experience and there was never a problem that he couldn't help you face and solve with intelligence, grace, and a sense of humor. The city and business community of Nashville is a better place to live and work because of him. As a leader and team member, Thomas earns my highest recommendation.”

“Thomas is the definition of a "Pro". He is always looking for ways to make the people around him better- both personally and professionally. I've had the pleasure of spending time with Thomas in a number of settings, as a friend, mentor, and client. He is extremely gracious with his time and is a tremendous asset to the Nashville business community. Business aside, Thomas also leads by example when it comes to "giving back" - he is an active leader in the Vanderbilt Alumni community and has been a great resource for me during my time on the Nashville Alumni Board. I am always looking forward to my next opportunity to work with Thomas.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Thomas as his client a few years ago. He is a knowledgeable and hardworking entrepreneur who is focused on meeting his customers' needs. He has a keen eye for technology and business trends and shares ideas and support authentically, avoiding technobabble and corporate speak. ”

“Telalink was a tiny, scrappy startup, and when Thomas joined the team he brought clarity and discipline that was absolutely critical to the company's success. I learned so much just watching him work. One thing I noticed: Thomas is dedicated to service. The kind of service that comes from the heart, not out of any sense of obligation. When we worked together, he was a mentor to me and to everyone else around him. He looked out for my best interests when I was a teenager and I wasn't even sure what my best interests were. I'm glad to know Thomas and I would be thrilled to work with him again.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Thomas at Vanderbilt University when I was the associate vice chancellor for alumni relations. Thomas had a well-deserved reputation as one of our most dedicated volunteers. In fact, when we assigned data to the number of interactions and roles volunteers had with the University, Thomas was number one of all alumni involved with Vanderbilt. Thomas was an amazing Board member who, as chair of the awards committee, overhauled our award process to be more inclusive and far reaching than ever before. He continues to serve in important leadership roles at Vanderbilt. ”

“Thomas has been great to work with over the years. Pro-actively brings up possibilities for improving my business website. Clearly explains options and suggests changes that might be helpful. Could not be more pleased.”

“I worked with Thomas Conner when I was with Junior Achievement and he served on our Board of Directors. Thomas was always very passionate about his work with the students of Middle Tennessee and spent hours personally volunteering his time with students in some of the more challenging classrooms we had to offer as he worked diligently to make a difference in the lives of troubled kids. As a Board Member, he devoted himself to serving on committees and in executive leadership positions to engage other board members and prospective companies in our cause. His company supplied services to our organization for web site design and hosting. His employees were always knowledgable, courteous, and professional. I personally managed our department's web site content and found the Sitemason program easy to use and navigate. When I did encounter a problem, Thomas and his team responded quickly to help me remedy it. I highly recommend Thomas as a professional business associate of the highest caliber and his company as one with which I would gladly do business again.”