Meet Tom
Tom Havens | Vice President of Sales
Tom Havens brings more than 45 years of experience in the promotional products industry, with a focus on strategic planning, sales leadership, and helping organizations grow. Known for his energy and practical approach, Tom excels at turning ideas into clear direction, aligning teams, and driving meaningful results.
A Bay Area native, Tom attended Santa Clara University, where he played football and developed the competitive, team-oriented mindset that continues to shape his leadership style.
Tom later moved to Seattle to build and grow a successful business, and then eventually founding Catalyst Marketing. Under his leadership, Catalyst grew into a nationally recognized agency known for its strong creative foundation and distinctive point of view: a design company in the promotional products business, not a promotional products company with designers. This approach helped build lasting partnerships with brands like Microsoft, Starbucks, Nintendo, T-Mobile, and Southwest Airlines.
Today, Tom focuses on helping companies accelerate growth through strategy, team alignment, and go-to-market leadership. His experience as an entrepreneur gives him a practical, real-world perspective that clients value.
Outside of work, Tom is most at home in the outdoors. An avid golfer and cyclist, he often bikes to work and enjoys spending time on his boat. He and his wife have a two-year-old black lab and three grown kids. Over the years, their Montana cabin has been a special place for making memories. It continues to be the place for large family gatherings, filled with time on the water, hiking, skiing and enjoying the outdoors.