THOMAS R. SHANE, J.D., M.B.A.
Newton, Massachusetts 02464
Fax: 617-***-****
E-mail: abqjyf@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION Babson College, Wellesley, Massachusetts; M.B.A., 1981
Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts; Juris Doctor, 1980
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts; Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude,
1977
EXPERIENCE:
Business Strategy Group, Inc. Marketing and Strategic Planning Consultants
Newton, Massachusetts Instrumental in the establishment of this entrepreneurial incubator concept.
1993 to Present Providing strategic planning, marketing and strategy (including websites) to
entrepreneurs in many industries ranging from computer software to consulting
President and Chief Executive services to food services.
Officer
Shane and Associates, P.C. A General Practice Law Firm
Newton, Massachusetts Responsible for management of all facets of the practice. Extensive experience in
1988 to 2002 corporate, corporate litigation, financing, mergers and acquisitions.
Built this two-lawyer firm into a 34 member firm with offices in Newton, New
Managing Principal York and Los Angeles.
Leading Edge Products, Inc. International Computer Marketer
Canton, Massachusetts Instrumental in its establishment, growth and management.
First company in the United States to introduce an IBM compatible personal
1980 to 1988
computer.
Grew to the second largest IBM compatible computer marketer in the world.
C o-Founder,Vice Chairman
and General Counsel
Faded Glory Jeans and Sportswear Marketer
Canton, Massachusetts Assisted in the establishment and management particularly in sales
1973 to 1979 coordination and communication.
First company to introduce pre-washed fashion denim in U.S. market.
Grew to largest fashion denim company in the world.
Manager
Thomas R. Shane
Bar Memberships U.S. District Court - Eastern Division of New York, 1994
U.S. Tax Court, 1991
U.S. Claims Court, 1990
State of New York, 1987
U.S. Supreme Court, 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, 1981
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1980
Other Associations
Past President /General Counsel, Victoria Rowell Foster Children Scholarship
Fund
Board of Directors, SJR Food Technologies, Inc.
President, Future Visions, Inc.
Board of Directors, GoLocalBiz.com