Tom Buteyn

Tom leverages 30 years of experience in the architecture industry to lead accounting, finance, and business strategy for Progressive Companies. He collaboratively partners with leaders across the organization to guide operational planning and decision making, as well as drive sales forecasting, national growth efforts, and risk management.  

As a principal, Tom actively mentors future leaders within the firm and proactively prepares for what’s next. He is especially passionate about educating staff on the value of being employee-owned and the mindset that comes along with it.  

“Working in a creative environment stretches me to think differently than what’s normal in my profession,” says Tom. “It’s incredibly rewarding to bring together diverse voices that help us arrive at better outcomes.  

Tom leads a team of talented professionals who work collectively with each other and stakeholders throughout the firm to administer the daily accounting functions, assist project teams with financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting, and positively impact operations through financial leadership.

In addition to his leadership for the firm, Tom serves on the finance committee for ONE Global Design – a network of 21 corporate architecture and design firms in the United States, Canada, Mexico, India, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Collectively, this international alliance has more than 1,600 design professionals.