SCORE Fairfield County has recently appointed Wilton resident Tom Shimko as co-chair of its chapter. According to a press release from the chapter, Shimko is “a seasoned marketing and business strategist with over 20 years of leadership experience, [and he] brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Fairfield County community.”
The Fairfield County Chapter is part of SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer expert business mentors and a resource partner of the US Small Business Administration.
The press release noted that since joining SCORE as a volunteer and mentor, “Shimko has provided invaluable guidance to a diverse range of clients, including growth-focused entrepreneurs and AI start-ups. His ability to identify opportunities, create actionable strategies, and deliver measurable results has made him an integral part of SCORE’s mission to foster small business success.”
In addition to his role at SCORE, Shimko leads Shimko1to1, a strategy consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations grow through improved customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value. He also serves as vice chairman of the Wilton Economic Development Commission, contributing to local economic growth and sustainability.
Shimko’s professional career includes founding and leading the global consulting division at Peppers & Rogers Group, and holding senior marketing roles at Pitney Bowes, GE Capital, AIG, and Prudential.
“Tom’s extensive experience spans strategic planning, management consulting, customer experience, and market development, equipping him with the tools to effectively guide SCORE Fairfield County’s initiatives,” SCORE Fairfield County’s existing co-chair, Ashwini “Ash” Bhaskar, said. “I am excited to have Tom join me in leading the chapter while helping it to build on its legacy of excellence and expand its reach to even more entrepreneurs in the region.”
“I’m honored to step into this leadership role,” Shimko said. “SCORE’s mission of mentoring small businesses aligns perfectly with my passion for helping organizations realize their potential. I look forward to working alongside our dedicated volunteers to continue driving meaningful impact in Fairfield County.”
SCORE Fairfield County is one of the largest and most active SCORE chapters in the country — ranked among the Top 5 of all 230 SCORE chapters nationally — providing free mentoring, workshops and resources to help small businesses thrive. Visit the chapter’s website for more information about SCORE Fairfield County or to schedule a mentoring session.
SCORE Fairfield County serves small businesses and entrepreneurs in the cities and towns of Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Newtown, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Wilton, Weston and Westport.