T.O.M Tavern Owner Membership
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About Us

The Team Behind T.O.M

T.O.M is built by people who understand the tavern economy and respect the role tavern owners play in their communities. Our job is to organize, negotiate, support, and grow the network — so owners get real value, better deals, and stronger businesses.

Meet the Team

Three focused roles — one mission: help tavern owners grow legally, safely, and profitably through unity.

Tiyani Phaweni

Tiyani Phaweni

Founder

Tiyani sets the vision and direction of T.O.M — building partnerships, guiding strategy, and keeping the network aligned to what matters most: real value for tavern owners. He leads negotiations, oversees growth, and ensures T.O.M stays practical, professional, and owner-first.

“We’re building this with tavern owners — not for them.”

Oarabile Matsile

Oarabile Matsile

Founder’s Group Assistant • Admin Lead

Oarabile runs the engine room. She manages admin systems, membership onboarding support, documentation, and day-to-day coordination — making sure members get responses, processes are clean, and the team executes fast and professionally.

“If the network is the movement, admin is the rhythm that keeps it moving.”

Lesley Bopape

Lesley Bopape

Business Development Manager • North Region

Lesley drives growth in the North region — recruiting quality members, building relationships with tavern owners, and activating local partnerships. He focuses on sustainable expansion: the right owners, the right support, and the right supplier connections to strengthen the region.

“Growth is not about numbers — it’s about building trust that lasts.”

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