Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, March 2026 — Thought Leadership Circle (TLC) has welcomed Lori Muller as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Lori serves as a founding partner and sits on the board of TLC’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit leadership network, supporting financial stewardship, budgeting, and long-term sustainability strategies that enable responsible growth and mission delivery.
As Chief Financial Officer, Lori Muller is focused on ensuring transparency, accountability, and sound financial planning so TLC can expand its impact while maintaining strong governance and responsible resource management. TLC’s mission centres on advancing leadership education, executive collaboration, and innovation across real estate, prop-tech, and entrepreneurship, and Lori’s role supports the organisation’s ability to scale thoughtfully within that framework.
Alongside this appointment, Lori also serves as President at Fathom Realty, where she oversees overall operations, strategic direction, and organisational performance, with an emphasis on financial strength, long-term sustainability, compliance, and a service-driven culture rooted in accountability and excellence.
Her broader leadership journey includes building and guiding organisations through growth, transformation, and operational scale, including her long-term tenure with EXIT Realty Corp. International in senior US leadership responsibilities, as well as founder-led work across coaching, consulting, speaking, and education-focused initiatives designed to develop leaders and strengthen business performance.
About Thought Leadership Circle
Thought Leadership Circle (TLC) is a trusted network for leaders in real estate, prop-tech, and business who value meaningful connection, smart conversation, and long-term industry impact. TLC brings together experienced operators, founders, advisors, speakers, consultants, and industry voices to build relationships that matter and contribute to the future of the industry through education, collaboration, visibility, and credible contribution.
Through curated connection, thought leadership, speaking opportunities, mentorship, and community-driven initiatives, TLC creates space for leaders to share ideas, expand their reach, and grow alongside others doing meaningful work—built on quality over quantity, purpose over posturing, and real relationships over surface-level visibility.
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