Meet The Team March

Meet Tom Lederer

Where were you born?

Providence, RI

Where did you grow up?

North Kingstown, RI

(I also lived outside of Atlanta, GA and in Medway, MA as a kid)

Can you give me the basics of your career background? Education, years in the industry, years with Collins, etc.

Undergrad @ UConn in Management & Engineering for Manufacturing, MBA from University of Hartford

Have been in Manufacturing since graduating in 2017, joined Collins in November 2023

How did you get into the industry?

Got connected with Toni through past intern Mike.

What do you like most about being a part of the Collins’ team?

How much everyone works as a team and it’s a group effort to get done what needs to get done.

What kind of passions do you pursue outside of work?

Big sports fan! The two teams that I am the most diehard for are the Atlanta Braves and UConn basketball. I also play basketball, softball, flag football, and volleyball in adult recreation leagues after work.

What was your favorite trip and why?

In 2022 I went to Ireland with my family and got engaged to my now wife, Megan. We visited the Guiness factory which was very cool, I am now a big fan of Guiness after not drinking it before going to Ireland. Megan and I got engaged at the Cliffs of Moher which ended up being a perfect spot!

What’s was the best concert you ever attended and why?

Lewis Capaldi last year at new MGM concert venue in Boston near Fenway. He was a great singer and hilarious too. Between songs he had me cracking up laughing.

Anything else that you'd like to share?

Everyone has been super nice and willing to help get me acclimated to the industry. I appreciate it and am glad I joined the team!