Brooklyn Cedar

OUR TEAM

FOUNDERS & INVESTORS

TOM
EFINGER

LAINE
CONKLIN

MARK
LAMB

Our team of business professionals combines experience and passion to deliver results.

EXPANDED BIOS

TOM EFINGER

CO-FOUNDER

With decades of experience in C-Suite communications and brand strategy, Tom brings a unique understanding of how to build companies that connect with their communities. His vision for Brooklyn Cedar merges his passion for Nordic wellness traditions with his expertise in creating memorable brand experiences.

LAINE CONKLIN

CO-FOUNDER

Laine’s award-winning work in studio launches and creative direction gives Brooklyn Cedar its distinctive aesthetic identity. Her experience building spaces that people remember and return to is the driving force behind the design philosophy of the sauna garden.

MARK LAMB

ADVISOR & INVESTOR

As President of the British Sauna Society, Mark brings unmatched expertise in the global sauna landscape. His advisory role ensures Brooklyn Cedar is rooted in authentic bathing traditions while innovating for the North American market. He has been instrumental in the UK’s rapid expansion from 45 to 147 public saunas.