Employee Spotlight: Tomas Jansson

Where is your hometown?

My hometown is San Francisco, California.

Tell us something unique about you.

I was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden. I moved to the U.S. for college in my early 20s.

What do you like best about working at Innovest?

The thing I like best about working at Innovest is the people. The company has a great culture, amazing employees, and a diverse set of clients across the U.S. It’s a privilege to collaborate with such a wide range of smart, interesting colleagues and clients, and I’m constantly learning something new.

How do you give back to the community?

My wife, Michelle, and I support a number of local and national charities. We also make it a priority to support the next generation of Americans and Swedes by giving lots of love and encouragement to our nieces and nephews who range in age from 7 to 26.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I’m a big soccer fan and closely follow my home team in Stockholm, Hammarby IF. Needless to say, I’m very excited about the World Cup being hosted in North America this summer. Michelle and I love to travel and explore different cultures and cuisines. I also enjoy golf—although I don’t always feel the game loves me back. I like to play chess as well; the chess app is probably the most-used app on my phone.

Tell us about your family.

I live in San Francisco with my wife, Michelle. Most of my family lives in Stockholm, while Michelle’s family resides in Kentucky, California, and Arizona. We love taking trips to visit everyone regularly.

What is your favorite dessert?

I have a sweet tooth, so it’s hard to pick just one favorite dessert. Anything with chocolate usually wins me over, but I’d never turn down a slice of Key Lime Pie or Swedish Princess Cake.