About Us

From launch to acquisition, we have over 85 years of experience across multiple industries connecting consumers to brands. Our unwavering commitment to integrity, collaboration, and strategic thinking fuels our pursuit of excellence, as we partner with clients to build brands that not only capture attention but also inspire loyalty…How can we help you?

Leadership

Mike Tong

CEO | Director of Strategy

As TMS's strategic leader and an accomplished 35-year veteran in the spirits industry, Michael's true passion is building brands. He brings decades of deep experience in field marketing, portfolio management, team leadership and sales management with some of the world's most recognized and respected spirits brands. With years of experience overseeing all agency-level field activation for a major spirits supplier, Michael's leadership positions TMS as a premier activation partner for any stage of your brand's lifecycle.

Mike Tong - Director of Strategy at TMS Agency
Kevin Smith - EVP Business Development at TMS Agency

Kevin Smith

EVP Business Development & Client Services

A true entrepreneur at heart, Kevin has worked closely with major suppliers to spearhead the development and strategic oversight of multiple national-scale field marketing programs, bringing an unsurpassed level of accountability and ownership to each unique program. His expertise in Business Development and expansion, sales programming, forecasting and relationship management means that he can help develop the perfect program for the unique goals and objectives of any brand.

Dante Maciel

EVP Operations

With an eye for efficiency and continuous improvement, Dante has spent the majority of his career in leadership roles within the spirits industry focusing on setting the highest standards of operations for client-focused field sales and marketing programs, including ground-up process development, team building and project management. Dante is known as the link between an outstanding client experience and best-in class program execution.

Dante Maciel - EVP Operations at TMS Agency
Kris Dunwoody - National Activation Director at TMS Agency

Kris Dunwoody

National Activation Director

Kris is a results driven Marketing executive with 15 years experience leading high-performance teams and delivering strategic initiatives in the beverage industry. He is known for building enduring customer relationships and is skilled in leveraging market trends, brand positioning, and consumer engagement to achieve measurable results. Kris is dedicated to staying ahead of industry shifts and fostering continuous innovation in the dynamic landscape of beverage marketing.