Department:

Research, Professional and Creative Activity:

• Fifteen years as a divisional president, group president, or company CEO in both the United States and Europe
• Twenty additional years experience in marketing and sales management
• Private business consultant
   

Professional Profile:

Professor Thomas received his M.B.A. in Management from Drake University and his B.A. in Marketing from The University of Northern Iowa. He has received additional training from Penn State University, The American Marketing Association, The American Management Association and The Conference Board. In addition to his academic service, Mr. Thomas has an extensive career in business and management, with CEO and presidential experience in public consumer product corporations, including Newell Rubbermaid and Black and Decker.

Teaching and Related Service:

Courses taught:

• Strategic Management
• International Business
• Organizational Behavior
• International Marketing
• Business and Culture in China Study Abroad Program
• Business and Culture in Europe Study Abroad Program

Guest Lecturer at:

• Arizona State University
• Ohio State University
• University of Missouri
• Stetson University

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) National Finals Judge, 1996-2001

SIFE National Finals Banquet Guest Speaker, 2001

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