Tom Chelednik has more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience, including 18 years in the
wedding industry. From 2008 to 2020, he held leadership roles at The Knot, including Regional
Director of Sales and Director of Training, helping Wedding Pros grow their businesses across 20
states and Canada. Tom also served as COO of The Treasury Venue Collection, giving him firsthand
experience in venue operations and wedding sales. In 2022, Tom rejoined The Knot Worldwide as
Director of Vendor Engagement. Today, he travels the country speaking at more than 30 industry
events each year, connecting directly with wedding professionals, learning what is working in real
businesses, and identifying the challenges they continue to face. Through those conversations, Tom
shares real-world strategies, trends, and sales insights to help wedding professionals adapt, grow,
and book more business in an ever-changing industry. When he is not traveling or speaking. Tom
enjoys spending time with his family, including his three grandchildren.