Local Business Owner and COO Honored By International Association of Top Professionals

Photo Courtesy of the Tomey Group

CHRISTINE TOMEY SULLIVAN HONORED BY INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOP PROFESSIONALS.

 Will receive Top Owner and Chief Compliance Officer of the Year 2024 award at annual gala.

Michigan owned and operated, Tomey Group is pleased to announce that Owner and Chief Compliance Officer Christine Tomey Sullivan has been named the Top Owner and Chief Compliance Officer of the Year 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry.

In her role as Owner and Chief Compliance Officer,

Christine oversees a large team of employees across multiple locations. Her diverse areas of expertise and responsibilities include human resources, payroll, regulatory compliance, talent acquisition, performance reviews, and health insurance matters.  Through Tomey Group LLC, Christine and her family proudly operate 48 Jimmy John’s locations across Michigan.  Christine is also a successful entrepreneur.  She owns and operates TTD Enterprises, a premier real estate plaza in White Lake, Michigan, manages an extensive portfolio of rental properties and Airbnbs through Sully Homes LLC, and owns Cedar Oaks Lakeside Resort and Sully’s on the Lake, a renowned resort and restaurant on Houghton Lake.

“We are immensely proud of Christine and know that this honor from IAOTP is well-deserved,” said Anthony Tomey, CEO of Tomey Group.  “Her focus and committed leadership in the company is essential to our operational success.  In this case, I am also a proud brother and so pleased to see Christine recognized for her hard work and dedication to her field.”

Membership in the IAOTP is an honor in itself,

with only a select few members in each discipline chosen for inclusion based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, longevity in the field, other affiliations, and contributions to their communities.  Along with her award for Top Owner and Chief Compliance Officer of the Year, Christine will be considered for the Empowered Woman Award and will be featured in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) Magazine.  She has also been recognized by Who’s Who of Professional Women and Marquis Who’s Who.

Prior to her career in real estate and restaurant businesses,

Christine received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Masters in Educational Technology from Michigan State University and taught English at North Farmington High School and University Liggett School.

Christine attributes her success to her perseverance, work ethic, the support of her family and the values they instilled in her, and the mentors who have guided her along her career path. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children. In the future, she intends to continue expanding The Tomey Group.

Christine will be honored at IAOTP’s annual awards gala

at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in December for her selection as Top Owner and Chief Compliance Officer of the Year

About The Tomey Group:

 The Tomey Group was founded in 2003 by Fawzi Tomey, President, and is family owned and operated, and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Siblings, Anthony Tomey; CEO, Michael Tomey, CFO and Christine Sullivan, Chief Compliance Officer, along with their uncle Tony Tohme, Chief Administrative Officer, run the daily operations for the group. Opening their first Jimmy John’s location in 2003 in Novi, Michigan, the Tomey Group has expanded and currently own and operate 48 Jimmy John’s throughout Southeast Michigan.

They are in the top 5 for largest franchise owners of the Jimmy John’s brand in the country and largest in the state of Michigan. The Tomey Group is proud of their local roots in Michigan and continue to support the community through charitable initiatives and providing job opportunities to currently over 700 employees. The partners are also co-owners for specific brands that further show their pride and represent their hometown through the award-winning vodka, 8 Mile Vodka and Born In Detroit apparel brand. The mission of the Tomey Group is to provide outstanding customer service, deliver top-quality products and provide a workplace environment that makes each employee feel part of the Tomey family. For additional information about the Tomey Group, please visit www.TomeyGroup.com

About IAOTP

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an international boutique networking organization that handpicks the world’s finest, most prestigious top professionals from different industries. These top professionals are given an opportunity to collaborate, share their ideas, be keynote speakers, and help influence others in their fields. This organization is not a membership that anyone can join. You must be asked by the President or be nominated by a distinguished honorary member after a brief interview.

IAOTP’s experts have given thousands of top prestigious professionals worldwide the recognition and credibility they deserve and have helped them build their branding empires. IAOTP prides itself on being a one-of-a-kind boutique networking organization that handpicks only the best of the best and creates a networking platform that connects and brings these top professionals together.

For more information on IAOTP, please visit: www.iaotp.com