Mr. Tom Pagano



Tuesday Sessions VIII & IX - C 

Tom Pagano is co-founder and President of Mission Advantage Recruiting. Mission Advantage is an executive search and recruiting firm that serves mission-based, primarily Catholic, organizations. Its vision is to elevate and strengthen important organizations by recruiting high-level, mission-aligned talent for key positions.

Tom is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and theology. He spent 8 years working in philanthropy for Catholic nonprofits, including the Augustine Institute and Archdiocese of Newark, before pivoting to philanthropic consulting and executive search.

Tom currently resides in New Jersey with his wife, Megan, and their four children. He enjoys sports, exercise, playing golf, reading, being active in his parish, and quality time with family and friends.