Tomé took an early interest in finance, and envisioned herself following a similar path and working in banking after her graduation from business school at The University of Denver.
[5] She has received praise for The Home Depot's performance after its emergence from the 2008-09 financial and housing crisis.
[13] After a brief retirement, she was announced Chief Executive Officer Elect of UPS, where she had been a member of the board of directors since 2003.
[15][16] In 2023, Tomé's total compensation from UPS was $23.4 million, representing a CEO-to-median worker pay ratio of 436-to-1.
[16][9] Tomé was selected for the inaugural 2021 Forbes 50 Over 50; made up of entrepreneurs, leaders, scientists and creators who are over the age of 50.