“Tom possesses the perfect combination of engineering innovation and business acumen. It is rare to see inventors that know business or business people who can communicate with technical ease, but Tom pulls it off with great style. A perfect gentlemen and trustworthy comrade in the trenches.”
Arthur Mobley, CEO, WorldCast1

“I know Tom Cannon as CEO of PayCommerce. I challenge you to find an executive that gets more done while starting and running an early stage firm. He is strategic and detailed, able and willing to do EVERYTHING necessary to build a company and takes exceptional care of clients. He can wear (and skillfully juggle) all the hats necessary to build a technology/services company….. (he) handles all phases of negotiation, planning, execution and training……(with) skill and experience. Let ME know if you identify anyone who can accomplish half of Tom's productivity (even on one of his 'slow' days). ”
Peter Lang CEO of eTest,Inc & Principal of Capital Transaction Corp.

“We need more people of Tom's caliber who just go out of their way to help other fellow colleagues . Thanks Tom for your help and encouragement!”
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
Pradeep Bemmulla CEO of India OutSourcing

“Tom provides invaluable insight into industry trends and market developments. We are proud to have Tom on board and gain from his experience, vast knowledge and hands on approach towards success.”
Eldad Aharoni, CEO & Co-Founder, SeerGate LTD

“(tom) is an expert in enterprise level sales company strategy, and easily a top expert in all phases of payments processing. His advice avoids vagueness and pays for itself many times over. He is also articulate and spot on point….. helping to formulate the company strategy, using vast ‘real world’ experience to shape it.”
Alicia Roisman Ismach, Co-Founder & VP BD, SeerGate LTD

“Tom has a servant's heart and we appreciate his technical help. We provide a clearer lens with which to view life and Tom has certainly provided a clearer lens for us!”
Rita Engdahl, Columnist, WomanScope

“Straight shooter, top notch business man. Great CEO.”
Arthur Mrozowski, President, MGE, Inc

“I had the pleasure of meeting the legendary Tom Cannon in Orange County, CA about 17 years ago. . I recently formed a new corporation and one of the first people I reached out to during the initial start up phase was Tom (he) is a a top notch business professional and perhaps more importantly an outstanding person.”
Marc E Davenport, President/CEO, Davenport Consulting, Inc.

“Tom's professionalism stands out in his approach to projects and to the varied people encountered in deal making which is unusual in the transaction world”
Mitch Wiggins, Managing partner, Western Clearing

”Tom has a wealth of knowledge in the financial and payments industry. He was able to bring us an appreciated and insightful perspective to our strategic planning process as we looked to expand our payment management product offerings and position in the market.”
Ed Lemire, VP of Marketing, Acteva

“I rarely write this type of endorsement, but this case absolutely warrants such action. I have worked with many professionals in financial services, but Tom has clearly raised the bar in terms of his ability to get the most of those he manages, I have seen few executives who can actually demonstrate how to properly close a deal. I am personally looking for another opportunity to work with Tom.”
Bill Richardson, Executive Vice President, Americus Credit Group

“I recently had a working experience with Tom Cannon on a short project. Tom did a good job in completing the project on time, and with the desired results. Tom has a good perspective on the payment industry in the United States.”
Mohammad Khan, COO founder, Vivotech

“Tom is top notch in his field! His knowledge and background in the industry is exemplary. He is wonderful to work with, smart and highly driven, and is highly recommended by me.”
Shari Smith, Executive Assistant to CEO, One Network

“I have a lot of confidence in (Tom,) and would trust his abilities with my capital... (he is) straight-talking, entrepreneurial, and has a sense of humor and imagination, although he's got enough common sense to pay attention to risk... I would be glad to work with him again... Also he's a good "people" person, and has good and
broad technical perspectives...”
Sidney Orr, system developer/integrator, PG&E

“I recommend Tom as a highly motivating EVP... a great leader, motivator and a role model for negotiations. (he) was instrumental in the building of the First Data Corp, making it an attractive acquisition.”
Pat Bazley, Vice President, First Data Resources

“Tom took a large, dysfunctional sales office and turned it around...he did it by paying attention to detail and motivating the team.”
Tom Serleth, Marketing Manager, IBM