Meet Our Founder: Thomas Petersen

Founder • Visionary Leader • Entrepreneur Architect of Impact Club International

Thomas Petersen is the founder and driving force behind Impact Club International, a global leadership community dedicated to developing high-performance leaders and fostering purposeful, results-driven collaboration. With over 30 years of experience in executive leadership, enterprise growth, and entrepreneurship, Thomas is known for uniting performance with purpose and success with significance.

Grounded, disciplined, and deeply committed to personal mastery, Thomas leads with a blend of practical experience, rigorous training, and humility shaped by a lifetime of real-world challenges and service.

Early Life & Education

Raised in New Jersey as the youngest of four in a blended family, Thomas learned discipline, adaptability, and work ethic early in life. His first entrepreneurial lessons came not from a boardroom but from the Bozo Drop on the Seaside Heights boardwalk—an unconventional but defining experience that sharpened his communication, negotiation, and people skills under pressure.

Thomas earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from Concordia College and his MBA in Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He studied at Harvard Business School, further expanding his foundation in strategy, analytics, and leadership.

A lifelong learner, he continues to invest in advanced executive education and private mentorship, including ongoing development with success mentor Darren Hardy.

Professional Journey

Thomas began his career at Petrocelli Electric, a New York City–based electrical contracting firm, where he rose from Assistant Sales Associate to a top-performing Account Manager within two years.

In 1995, he joined Allcom Electric as Sales and Marketing Manager—doubling revenue in his first year and earning partnership. Under his leadership, Allcom scaled to $23 million in annual revenue before an 8-figure exit to a publicly traded company.

Following the acquisition, Thomas was retained as President of the New York City Division, where he led enterprise operations, and large-scale project delivery, which included the integration of 3 other acquisitions.

A serial entrepreneur, Thomas later founded TP Builders which lead to the addition of SportProsUSA has grown into a leading sports-construction company serving commercial, and residential markets. Under his direction, the company expanded into a national sports-event division serving Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, and the TV/film industry.

Today, he continues to serve as President, operating at the intersection of business development, operations, and strategic leadership.

Industry Leadership & Service

Thomas serves on three construction-industry boards and is the Chairman of the Builders Association of Northern New Jersey. He is also an active member of key committees within ACBNJ and the NJBA.

His commitment to community runs deep. In 1996, he co-founded the Knights of York, an organization of professional leaders that has raised and distributed more than $750,000 to children’s charities throughout the New York metropolitan area. Although he stepped away in 2014 to pursue broader initiatives, service and philanthropy remain core to his mission.

Leadership Experiences & Thought Leadership

Thomas is known for curating transformational leadership experiences each fall—immersive executive-development environments designed for entrepreneurs and senior leaders focused on growth, accountability, performance, and long-term impact.

He mentors leaders through daily practices centered on discipline, faith, strategic reflection, meditation, and continuous education. He also shares insights through his leadership-focused business blog, which explores execution, culture, and entrepreneurial growth.

Family & Legacy

A proud father of four, Thomas remains deeply involved with his family and community. In 2018, he married his best friend and partner, Aimee, owner of The Perfect Shindig, an exclusive wedding and event company.

Together, they continue to build a life—and a legacy—rooted in service, faith, integrity, leadership, and meaningful impact.

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“Whether it's in a one-on-one conversation, watching him guide a small group of highly successful business leaders through an intensive workshop, or conduct a personal development event on a larger scale, Thomas has always demonstrated the ability to command the audience and deliver value with an abundance of humility, humor, and heart.”

Mark Greenwood Founder and Owner of Ultimate Wellness

"I’ve gotten to know Thomas well through two year-long leadership programs we did together. He facilitated both with real care and attention to detail. He’s calm, kind, and fully present, and he won’t let you coast. He pushed everyone in our cohort to step up, bring our best, and actually put the learning into action. He’s also been a great friend and sounding board for me as an entrepreneur. The way he plans our weekly meetups and group events comes through in the thoughtful, well-run experiences he creates, always with a bit of surprise and delight."

CXO, Creo Group, Canada Creo Group, Canada

“True leadership is measured in how many others it lifts. Thomas Petersen has created a community where accountability fuels momentum and collective growth becomes inevitable.”

Annette Dowdle International best-selling author, speaker, Corporate Risk strategist and creator of I2S™

“Few people have had the impact on my personal and professional growth that Thomas has. His mentorship, integrity, and willingness to give candid feedback have made a lasting difference in how I approach challenges and opportunities.”

Phillip Addis Esq - Addis Law

“I have always appreciated his accountability and transparency in both life and business. He is an excellent example of a mentor, friend, and husband. Through countless hours spent developing in similar areas, Thomas has never come up short. He consistently delivers on who is, a 21st century leader.”

Dave Koepsell Dave Koepsell

“I have always appreciated his accountability and transparency in both life and business. He is an excellent example of a mentor, friend, and husband. Through countless hours spent developing in similar areas, Thomas has never come up short. He consistently delivers on who is, a 21st century leader.”

Jason A. Plotkin Esq. CEO, The Pinder Plotkin Legal Team

"Thomas has a rare gift for issuing challenges that make you want to rise to the occasion. He creates environments where elite performers don't just show up—they bring their A-game every single time, knowing he'll call out anything less while coaching them to their next level."

Jen Routte - Owner of Routte Law & Gahanna Title

“Under the leadership of Thomas Petersen, our group operated with clarity, discipline, and mutual respect. His compassionate approach and appreciation for each member’s contribution elevated the experience and strengthened our leadership abilities.”

Mark Hubner Entrepreneur

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