Tom is a senior packaging specialist at B Corp certified Grounded Packaging, driving material innovation at the intersection of performance and planet. Projected into the industry through long-time friend and co-founder Ben Grant. Today, he works with roasters worldwide to adopt solutions that protect coffee quality while advancing the circular economy. A former surfboard brand founder, Tom brings entrepreneurial grit and real-world operational insight to packaging challenges. Over four years at Grounded, he's become a go-to advisor on material innovation, evolving regulations, and the shift from greenwashing to genuine impact. Tom champions packaging that performs without compromise.