Wilton Resident Appointed SCORE Fairfield County Co-Chair

SCORE Fairfield County is pleased to announce the appointment of Wilton resident Tom Shimko as Co-Chair of its chapter. A seasoned marketing and business strategist with over 20 years of leadership experience, Mr. Shimko brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Fairfield County community. The Chapter is part of SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors and a resource partner of the US Small Business Administration.

Since joining SCORE as a volunteer and mentor, Mr. Shimko has provided invaluable guidance to a diverse range of clients, including growth-focused entrepreneurs and AI start-ups. His ability to identify opportunities, create actionable strategies, and deliver measurable results has made him an integral part of SCORE’s mission to foster small business success.

In addition to his role at SCORE, Mr. Shimko leads Shimko1to1, a strategy consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations grow through improved customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value. He also serves as vice chairman of the Wilton Economic Development Commission, contributing to local economic growth and sustainability.

Mr. Shimko’s professional career includes founding and leading the global consulting division at Peppers & Rogers Group, and holding senior marketing roles at Pitney Bowes, GE Capital, AIG, and Prudential.

Remarked SCORE Fairfield County’s existing Co-Chair, Ashwini “Ash” Bhaskar, “Tom’s extensive experience spans strategic planning, management consulting, customer experience, and market development, equipping him with the tools to effectively guide SCORE Fairfield County’s initiatives. I am excited to have Tom join me in leading the chapter while helping it to build on its legacy of excellence and expand its reach to even more entrepreneurs in the region.”

“I’m honored to step into this leadership role,” said Mr. Shimko. “SCORE’s mission of mentoring small businesses aligns perfectly with my passion for helping organizations realize their potential. I look forward to working alongside our dedicated volunteers to continue driving meaningful impact in Fairfield County.”

The SCORE Fairfield County Chapter is part of SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with 10,000 volunteers serving all 50 U.S. states and territories. Since its founding in 1964 as a resource partner for the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE has helped more than 17 million current and aspiring entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business through mentoring, resources and education. In 2023 alone, SCORE volunteers helped create 31,167 new small businesses and add 152,115 total jobs to the American economy. Visit SCORE at SCORE.org.

SCORE Fairfield County is one of the largest and most active SCORE chapters in the country – ranked among the Top 5 of all 230 SCORE chapters nationally - providing free mentoring, workshops, and resources to help small businesses thrive. For more information about SCORE Fairfield County or to schedule a mentoring session, visit www.score.org/fairfieldcounty.

SCORE Fairfield County serves small businesses and entrepreneurs in the cities and towns of: Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Newtown, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Wilton, Weston and Westport.