WHO WE ARE
Blackland Divide is a Salesforce
consultancy dedicated to
helping financial institutions and
enterprises unlock value from
their Salesforce ecosystems.
Meet the Founder
THOMAS SHIELDS
Thomas Shields is the founder of Blackland Divide and brings deep expertise in marketing technology, data and analytics, CRM operations, and Salesforce platforms.
He led high-impact initiatives for organizations including Tria Prima, Kasasa, and Bank of Texas, specializing in unified customer experiences, journey orchestration, advanced analytics, and scalable data architecture designed to drive measurable growth.
A multi-certified Salesforce professional with credentials in Process Design and Scrum methodologies, Thomas is known for translating complex business needs into clear, practical solutions.
Shaped by traditional values learned on a West Texas ranch, he approaches every partnership with integrity, preparation, and a commitment to lasting results. Outside of work, his dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and graduate studies in Christian Apologetics reflects a mindset grounded in discipline, continuous learning, and building strong foundations, principles that guide his leadership at Blackland Divide.
TESTIMONIALS
“Thomas possesses a deep understanding of data and systems and can distill concepts about either into a language that his technical and non-technical peers can understand. He makes a great addition to any team, whether as a consultant, director, or solution architect, and any company or partner would be lucky to have him as a contributor.”
— Michael Berkowitz, Lead Marketing Systems Administrator, 1-800-Contacts
“Thomas is an invaluable asset to any organization looking for a marketing technology and data leader who can drive business success while prioritizing the well-being of their team members. I am honored to give him my highest recommendation.”
— Jamie Francis-Leverenz, MBA, PMP, Enterprise Program Manager
“Thomas has an incredible ability to see the bigger picture in everything he does… It is under Thomas's leadership that this same ideal was carried over to departments across the company as we were able to completely shift the way creative work is managed for our clients… It worked - we were able to reduce SLA's by 50% and increase CSAT!”
— Angela Cipriani, Senior Vice President of Marketing Operations, Kasasa
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