Mr. Manzo was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in the south end of Madison Heights – a working class city just two miles north of Detroit. He attended Oakland Community College where he obtained an associate degree and eventually received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Walsh College.
It took many years to finish college, as he always worked full time while attending and paid most of his schooling on his own. Tom never gave up on his commitment or the dream of a four year degree and the will to achieve that goal. He is certified from Stanford in Project Management – one of only a few thousand nationwide. He is authorized to put SCPM on his business cards. Tom has additional training in executive education from the University Of Southern California Marshall School Of Business in strategic management and executive leadership skills.
In 2017, Tom started the Sunland-based trade organization the California Business and Industrial Alliance, or CABIA, to fight the state’s Private Attorney General Act. Since then, CABIA has become one of the leading advocates for Labor Law Reform in the country. Tom has been cited in thousands of articles and opinion pieces, made national TV appearances, and testified on behalf of business owners in front of numerous legislators and Senate committees. With the launch of CABIA HR, CABIA now offers assistance to employers, including an app to help employers ensure their business is compliant.
Tom is also certified by SHRM in the California Law HR Specialty.
