Last week on Meet the Reputation.com Team, we introduced you to Marisa Zuiderweig, our intrepid and totally awesome Human Resources Manager. Today we want you to meet Tom Thompson, one of the members of Reputation.com’s Client Solutions Management Team.

Who are you and what do you do?

My name is Tom Thompson. I advise current and potential ReputatationDefender clients on how to utilize Reputation.com’s products to manage their online images.

What did you do prior to joining Reputation.com?

Many things. While earning my degree in Political Science from Texas State University I worked as a legislative aid in the Texas State Senate. Following graduation, I traveled the world helping private and international school students improve their academic capabilities, before working for a firm that houses the world’s largest network of subject-matter experts, Gerson Lehrman Group. There I served in a variety of roles in its Texas and California offices.

What attracted you to Reputation.com?

Great leadership and innovative solutions that help individuals, families, non-profits and businesses protect themselves online.

Why do you think it’s important for people to manage their reputations online?

People and businesses spend countless hours and dollars critiquing their resumes, building their careers, and marketing their businesses. However, many neglect to manage their reputations online, where information is available 24/7. Monitoring and controlling this information can help our personal and professional lives, as well as to promote and protect our businesses.

When you’re not helping individuals control and protect their good names online, what do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time, I run two non-profit organizations; one that helps children with cystic fibrosis discover the joy and health benefits of surfing, and another that helps students learn how to start their own businesses and gives them the resources to do so. I also enjoy any activity that involves being outdoors, primarily surfing and skiing.

What’s your all-time favorite website?

I am a huge fan of aggregated news sites such as, theWeek.com.