Entrepreneurial Apparel Innovator & CEO at Tommy John; EY Entrepreneur of the Year New York; Crain's Forty Under 40 Honoree

New York, NY, USA
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Tom Patterson Biography

Tom Patterson is the co-founder and CEO of Tommy John, an American apparel company recognized for innovation in men's undergarments, including advancements in fabric, fit, and function. Patterson began his professional journey as a medical device salesman, where discomfort with traditional business attire inspired him to design a new undershirt. After leaving his sales role, he started selling his undershirts from his apartment in San Diego and co-founded Tommy John with his wife, Erin Fujimoto.

Tommy John's first product was a patented undershirt designed to stay tucked in and eliminate excess fabric. The company expanded its product line to include underwear, socks, T-shirts, and loungewear, each featuring proprietary fabrics and functional design to address common issues such as discomfort, untucking, and bunching. Without a background in fashion, Patterson leveraged his sales experience to grow the company, initially producing small batches and distributing them to friends for feedback. The tailored fit of his undershirts distinguished them from traditional options.

Tommy John achieved significant growth, reaching over $100 million in revenue before accepting outside investment. The brand's early success was driven by online sales and wholesale partnerships, starting with Neiman Marcus. Marketing efforts through podcasts, Howard Stern, and Sirius Radio contributed to rapid brand recognition and expansion. The company later partnered with LNK Partners, which made a minority investment in Tommy John.

The brand has expanded beyond men's underwear to include women's intimates, loungewear, sleepwear, and apparel, maintaining a focus on innovation and omnichannel retail. Patterson's entrepreneurial achievements have been recognized by Crain's New York Business magazine's Forty under 40 list and EY's Entrepreneur of the Year New York for Retail and Consumer Goods.

Patterson is a keynote speaker who addresses topics such as entrepreneurship, executive leadership, fashion, marketing, and art and design. He shares insights on building a premium consumer brand, scaling omnichannel retail, and leading with resilience, offering perspectives relevant to entrepreneurs and business leaders across industries.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Tom Patterson Videos

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Tom Patterson from Tommy John on Squawk Box CNBC - YouTube

Tom Patterson from Tommy John on Squawk Box CNBC - YouTube

Tom Patterson, CEO Tommy John, the premium brand of mens undergarments, on CNBC's Squawk Box talking about the Tommy John difference

Tommy John CEO Tom Patterson | NBC Denver - YouTube

Tommy John CEO Tom Patterson | NBC Denver - YouTube

Tommy John CEO Tom Patterson on NBC Denver.

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