Tom West

Director of Business Strategy

Tom West is Director of Business Strategy at First Merchants Capital. Based in Calgary, Tom brings over 30 years of experience, including 10 years as a Business Analyst with BDC. A former USAF Officer and startup CEO, he has developed dozens of business plans and financial models across sectors including energy, agriculture, wellness, rail, and Indigenous enterprise. Tom specializes in turning strategy into action with practical, grounded insight.