Tom Helland VP Business Communications

As Vice President of Business Communication, Tom Helland heads up new business efforts. He also oversees the client service function at L&S, managing and training account service personnel.

What's the one thing you couldn't live without?
The Masters in HD.

Most embarrassing moment?
Presenting to a group of trial lawyers in a warm, humid meeting room adjacent to a hotel pool and completely sweating through my clothes.

Favorite ad campaign of all time?
StarKist® and Charlie the Tuna. It's clever, simple and has stood the test of time.

Favorite quote?
"The world of achievement has always belonged to the optimist." It is attributed to J. Harold Wilkens and I have no idea who he is, but I'm optimistic he knows what he's talking about.

Marketing Philosophy?
The path to success begins with monthly invoices from Lawrence & Schiller.