Apr 11, 2023
Tommy Lee is the former VP of Rideau’s Business Development and Customer Experience where he was in charge of client relations and consumer marketing.
Prior to joining the Rideau family in 2015, Tommy worked at MetLife Auto & Home in multicultural sales, and corporate employee recognition and led the first response call center. He currently is the owner of Folly and Fun, an internet-based consumer site.
In addition to being a Certified Recognition Professional (CRP), he is a member of the National Diversity Council, American Marketing Association (AMA), and Diversity Council of the Carolinas and previously served as a board member for Recognition Professionals International (RPI).
Tommy is an experienced motivational speaker and has authored several articles on employee recognition and engagement. He lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife and four sons where he serves as a board member for Another Choice for Black Children Adoption Agency and a troop leader for his son’s Boy Scouts of America troop.
Lastly, Tommy appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s show where he shared his insights on what makes a great father. A book that had an influential impact on his fatherhood was “The Measure of a Man” by Sidney Poitier. The book taught him about strength, dignity and character but one of the stand-out lessons was “know who you are”.
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Host: Ben Mumme
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Guest: Tommy Lee