Thomas DeJager

Thomas DeJager joined Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. in Spring 2025 as Corporate Controller. In this role, he is responsible for oversight of the company’s consolidated financials.

Thomas brings a background that spans strategic procurement, ERP administration, cost accounting, controller, and CFO roles. His career path from operations into IT provided exposure to every major function within manufacturing organizations and developed a working understanding of departmental cost drivers and financial performance.

Thomas’s professional background across operations, IT, and finance informs a practical approach to financial leadership grounded in how operational decisions impact cost structure and performance. This cross-functional experience supports financial analysis that is closely tied to how the business operates.

In his current role, Thomas focuses on financial oversight and consolidation, with decisions related to financial reporting and analysis rolling up to him. Colleagues describe his leadership style as mentorship-focused, with an emphasis on developing analytical and problem-solving capabilities within his team and supporting their growth into expanded responsibilities.

Thomas believes Wayne Wire is well positioned for growth based on its financial health and available capacity, and that the company’s manufacturing footprint in Mexico further supports future expansion.