Local Business Owner To Receive Honor from IAOTP for Top 50 Leaders and Empowered Woman of the Year

Christine Tomey Sullivan Courtesy of the Tomey Group

CHRISTINE TOMEY SULLIVAN HONORED BY INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOP PROFESSIONALS.

Will be Awarded Top 50 Fearless Leader at the 2025 IAOTP Annual Awards Gala in Las Vegas.

Michigan-owned and operated, Tomey Group is pleased to announce that Owner and Chief Compliance Officer, Christine Tomey Sullivan, has been recognized as a Top 50 Fearless Leader by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), a special honor that only 50 of the world’s inspirational professionals are selected for.

This prestigious recognition honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, resilience, and influence within their industry. Christine Tomey Sullivan’s selection is a testament to her unrelenting commitment to excellence in compliance and business consulting, as well as her leadership within the financial services sector.

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.  Prior to her career in real estate and restaurant businesses, Christine received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Master’s in Educational Technology from Michigan State University and taught English at North Farmington High School and University Liggett School.

“We are incredibly proud of Christine for an honor that is well deserved. She continues to show dedication and commitment, and is an integral part of our company’s growth”, said Anthony Tomey, CEO of Tomey Group.  “Working together in our family business is so meaningful, and I am also a proud brother and so pleased to see Christine recognized for her hard work and dedication to her field.”

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.

The Top 50 Fearless Leaders publication highlights professionals from across the globe who have excelled in their fields, often breaking barriers and setting new standards of excellence. IAOTP’s selection process is based on merit and is designed to showcase those who are not only at the top of their professions but also inspire others through their strength in leadership.

Christine will be honored at IAOTP’s Annual Awards Gala in December 2025,

at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. Along with her award for Top 50 Fearless Leaders, she will also be recognized as an Empowered Woman of the Year, which as an honor she previously received and will be awarded at this event as well.

ABOUT THE TOMEY GROUP:

The Tomey Group was founded in 2003, is family-owned and operated, and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Opening their first Jimmy John’s location in 2003 in Novi, Michigan, the Tomey Group has expanded and currently owns and operates over 50 Jimmy John’s throughout Southeast Michigan.  They are the 3^rd largest franchise owner of the Jimmy John’s brand in the country. The Tomey Group also owns and operates several real estate properties throughout Michigan, including Fisk Corners Shopping Center in White Lake, Cedar Oaks Lakeside Resort in Houghton Lake, and Bull Ventures, which includes 5 apartment complexes throughout Royal Oak, Shelby Township, Fraser, Grosse Pointe, and St. Clair Shores. The Tomey Group is proud of its local roots in Michigan and continues to support the community through charitable initiatives and providing job opportunities to over 650 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^TM apparel brand, and the recently launched Born IN^TM, which now extends to cities across the country.  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