Executive Team
Tom Gildred
Founder and Chairman of the Board
As a board member for numerous organizations, including Chairman of the Board of Gildred Companies, President of the Board of the San Diego Museum of Art and CEO of Emerald Textiles, Tom has built an impressive IT career spanning over 16 years, which began with a B.A. in Accountancy from San Diego State University. Tom started his career at the San Diego office of Ernst & Young in its audit and consulting practices until, in 1995, he founded FMT Consultants, where he is currently Chairman of the Board.
Eric Casazza
CEO
In his role at FMT Consultants, Eric Casazza sets the strategic direction for the company and helps guide the team to continually develop and grow, and build long term relationships with clients. Eric has over 15 years of experience in enterprise transformation, information technology, program management and professional services. After graduating with a B.S. in Finance from California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo, Eric started his consulting career with Andersen Consulting and Deloitte Consulting where he managed large software projects. He then went on to a long tenure with AMN Healthcare, where he held several leadership positions including Sr. Director of Business Systems, and Vice President of Program Management and Integration. Eric is passionate about helping customers and team members solve their business challenges and achieve their growth strategies.
Kevin DePree
Senior Director, Business Development
With over 22 years of experience consulting with SMB customers in a multi-site, national and international capacity, Kevin DePree has what it takes to manage high profile accounts and advise FMT Consultants' current and prospective clients to find effective business processes and solutions. He specializes in project management, business process improvement and reengineering, and corporate compliance, for which he is highly qualified. Kevin holds a BS in Business Administration from California State University and a host of certifications in Microsoft Dynamics and SAP Business ByDesign. His focus on sales and service has reflected in his high customer satisfaction ratings and customer retentions.
Paul Clayton
Director of Consulting Services
Paul has attained a plethora of knowledge over his 12 plus years of experience in the IT industry; he graduated with a Bachelor of Science from California State University and currently holds numerous Microsoft certifications. Paul's knowledge and leadership skills enable him to lead FMT's team of consulting experts in providing world class business solutions specializing in Accounting and ERP solutions, Business Intelligence, CRM, Custom.NET and Development and Integration Services and Collaboration and Workflow Solutions.
