Mark Anthony Thomas

Experience

Pittsburgh Regional Alliance (PRA)

President 2019 - Present (over 7 years)

President of the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, responsible for creating, developing, and executing the 10-county region’s business investment strategy and advancing partnerships... more

New York City Economic Development Corporation

Senior Vice President, Partnerships 2016 - 2019 (almost 3 years)

Served as the first Senior Vice President of Partnerships, tasked with building EDC's front door for business expansion to NYC and developing EDC's strategy for new corporate,... more

City of Los Angeles

Director, Mayor's Operations Innovation Team 2015 - 2016 (about 1 year)

Served as the first Director of the Mayor's Operations Innovation Team. Worked with Mayor’s Budget Office, City Council, City Attorney, business, and philanthropic leaders... more

Fuse Corps

Executive Fellow (City of Los Angeles) 2014 - 2015 (about 1 year)

Served as the first Fuse Corps Fellow for Los Angeles, working closely with the City Administrative Office, Mayor’s Office, Board of Public Works, City Council, local business... more

Employee

Fuse Corps, City of Los Angeles, New York City Economic Development Corporation, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance (PRA)

Education

About

Achievements

www.markanthonythomas.com

Describe the most impressive thing you've done.

Skills

Operations Management Communications Real Estate Government Executive Management

Locations

Atlanta

Q&A

What's your favorite non-business book?

Delights & Shadows. Ted Kooser

If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

Solving civic problems. Spreading access to innovate

What words of advice would you give your younger self?

Stay inspired.

What's the most creative thing you've ever done?

Poetry-Dance Collaborative with the Georgia Ballet

What's your super power?

Authentic Likability. A good starting point for most things.

Mark Anthony Thomas

Urbanist. Economic Developer. Real Estate.

www.markanthonythomas.com