Tommy Truong

Tommy Truong is a seasoned financial and operational leader with over 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. His background spans franchise operations, global manufacturing, and nationwide distribution, giving him a comprehensive, end-to-end understanding of business processes and scalable growth strategies.

He began his career with franchisors Melt Gelato and Juice It Up, where he developed a strong foundation in multi-unit operations and brand systems. He later joined DKB Household USA, supporting the financial operations of a global consumer goods company and expanding his expertise in international supply chains and corporate finance.

Tommy has led accounting, finance, and operational functions with a focus on driving efficiency and performance across organizations. He oversees cross-functional teams responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and day-to-day transactions, while ensuring alignment across key operational areas including supply chain, production, inventory management, and logistics. His leadership has contributed to the implementation of more integrated and scalable systems designed to support sustained growth.

His core responsibilities include managing the full month-end close process, leading annual financial audits, overseeing reconciliations across banking and general ledger accounts, and preparing detailed financial reports for ownership. He conducts in-depth cost and margin analyses, partners with department leaders to optimize resource planning and production schedules, and maintains oversight of vendor and customer contracts to preserve pricing integrity.

Tommy has a proven track record of improving operational performance through strategic initiatives. Notable accomplishments include leading a successful ERP migration from Sage 100 to Odoo, implementing cost-saving transitions in payroll and payment processing systems, and collaborating with national distribution partners on marketing initiatives that drove consistent double-digit annual growth.

He works closely with ownership to deliver actionable financial insights and scenario planning that support long-term business objectives and expansion efforts. Known for his hands-on approach, strategic mindset, and operational discipline, Tommy is committed to continuous improvement and building systems that scale.