Folience Executive and Leadership Team

Thomas Pientok, the President & Chief Executive Officer at Folience, directs the overarching corporate strategy and operational execution for the holding company. Pientok guides the strategic vision, ensuring alignment across Folience's diverse family of brands that offer outsourced financial services and investment advice. Overseeing all major business units, the President & Chief Executive Officer drives initiatives to enhance shareholder value and expand market reach from the Cedar Rapids, Iowa headquarters. This leadership role involves fostering innovation and ensuring the robust financial health of the organization. By championing strategic partnerships and operational efficiencies, Thomas Pientok secures the company's long-term growth trajectory and market leadership within the financial services sector.

Kelly O'Hara, the Chief Operating Officer of Folience at Folience, spearheads the operational management and efficiency improvements across the holding company's diverse portfolio. O'Hara directs the day-to-day business activities, ensuring seamless execution of outsourced financial services and investment advice offered by Folience's brands. The Chief Operating Officer of Folience focuses on optimizing internal processes, enhancing service delivery, and driving operational excellence throughout the organization. This leadership position involves close collaboration with other executives to align operational strategies with the company's growth objectives. By streamlining workflows and implementing best practices, Kelly O'Hara strengthens Folience's capacity to serve its clients effectively and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

Kelly Homewood, the Gazette President and Employee-Owner at Folience, leads the strategic direction and operational performance of the Gazette brand. Homewood drives initiatives to enhance the Gazette's market position within the media and communications sector, aligning its operations with Folience's broader financial services and investment advice framework. The Gazette President and Employee-Owner oversees all editorial, advertising, and distribution functions, ensuring high standards of quality and engagement. This role involves fostering a strong employee-owner culture and maximizing the brand's contribution to the holding company's overall success. By championing innovation and customer focus, Kelly Homewood strengthens the Gazette's impact and financial viability.

Randy Smith, the President of Life Line Emergency Vehicles at Folience, directs the manufacturing, sales, and strategic development for the emergency vehicle division. Smith oversees the production of high-quality emergency vehicles, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications. The President of Life Line Emergency Vehicles drives innovation in vehicle design and technology, enhancing the safety and functionality for first responders. This leadership role involves managing supply chains, optimizing production processes, and expanding market reach for Life Line Emergency Vehicles. By focusing on operational excellence and customer satisfaction, Randy Smith strengthens the brand's reputation and contributes significantly to Folience's diversified business portfolio.

Paul Nus, the Chief Information Officer at Folience, architects and executes the company's comprehensive technology strategy. Nus oversees all aspects of information technology infrastructure, digital transformation efforts, and cybersecurity protocols across Folience's family of brands. The Chief Information Officer ensures that technology solutions directly support the delivery of outsourced financial services and investment advice, enhancing operational efficiency and data integrity. By driving technological innovation, Nus enables seamless integration between Folience's various business units and their clients. This critical role involves managing IT resources, optimizing system performance, and safeguarding sensitive financial data, thereby reinforcing Folience's commitment to secure and reliable service delivery.