T Paul Thomas

2026 Resume

  T. PAUL THOMAS

A serial CEO and President, I have led both Public and Private Venture Capital backed technology companies, with operations around the globe.  My major accomplishments include:

– Raised over $130M in Venture Capital (August Capital, Intel Capital, In-Q-Tel, Dell, Blumberg & 3i)

– Handled the sale or acquisition of 8 business units or companies and involved in 3 IPO filings

– Managed companies in Africa, China, Europe, India, Japan and the U.S. with as many as 400 employees

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northern Arizona University –  Flagstaff, AZ                              2013 – Present

Executive in Residence, Assistant Professor of Practice and Director of the T Paul Thomas Center for Nonprofit Entrepreneurship

In the Spring of 2013, the Dean of the WA Franke College of Business created an Executive in Residence Program.  His goal was to hire a seasoned executive that could both teach students about business from a perspective of living it and create a Social Entrepreneurship Center.  I was the first executive hired into this newly created position

  • Currently teaching International Business, Entrepreneurship, Management and Nonprofit Management
  • Developed and launch the Northern Arizona Center for Nonprofit Entrepreneurship (later renamed in my honor)
  • Created and manage the Nonprofit Management certificate programs (over 1,000 students participated)
  • Have been instrumental in bringing executives and funding to the university

Komaza, Inc – Kenya, Africa                                                                                 2012 – 2021

President (2012), Chairman of the Board (2013-2015), Advisor (2016 – 2021)

Founded in 2006 as a non-profit, Komaza helps the poorest of the poor in coastal Kenya by providing the inputs required to plant trees that will result in life changing and recurring income.  By the end of 2024 we had planted two million trees and helped 15,000 families

  • Established a professional organization consisting of a Board of Directors, local Kenya and US management
  • Put in place proper legal and accounting process and procedures
  • Spearheaded the process for raising the $3.0M required to support the organization thru 2015

KMR Technology, Inc  Pleasanton, CA                                                             2007 – 2013

President and CEO 

Founded in 2005, KMR Technology is a Management Consulting firm started to help companies in need of interim or part-time CEO, President and COO staffing.  KMR Technology has assisted both public and private companies in everything from M&A, fund raising, strategic planning and day-to-day operations.  Assignments include Monscierge (Oklahoma City), Armanta (New Jersey), SimplyDIRECT (Massachusetts), Healthcare Technical Services (San Francisco) and Datahug (Dublin, Ireland)

  • Recruited seasoned executives for the management teams and the boards
  • Put in place a true business structure, including business plans, budgets and operation systems 
  • Re-branded the companies and rolled out a comprehensive marketing plan
  • Grew revenue at least 40% in each company through the introduction of Sales and Marketing

Network Chemistry, Inc Palo Alto, CA                                                                2006 – 2007

President and CEO

Took over a three-year-old, venture backed Wireless Security company, in need of management, revenue, investment and process.  The company has over 40 employees provides the leading Wireless ID and IP solution for government, enterprise, healthcare and financial markets

  • Replaced the key management with proven, seasoned executives that made immediate impact
  • Reduced expenses over 35% and grew revenue over 100% in first six months
  • Closed on a $3.5M bridge financing with the current investors, while starting a Series B fundraising
  • Built out the sales organization, and transitioned from a Direct only, to a Channel and Partner sales organization
  • Structured the company for an acquisition that took place in June 2007 to Aruba resulting in a 2X return

Secure Computing, Inc  Concord, CA                                                                           2006 

Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Strategy

Hired by the CEO and the Board of Directors to put together a strategy that would grow the company from $250M to $1B by 2010.  

  • Designed an M&A Strategy to dominate the Security space
  • Met and negotiated with “target” acquisition companies
  • Created and delivered the Global Corporate Strategy to the Board of Directors

Seclarity, Inc San Mateo, CA                                                                                            2005 

President and CEO

Took over a two-year-old, venture backed software company, in need of management, revenue, investment and process.  The company had over 20 employees in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Washington DC and provided a complete Network Security Solution, with emphasis on Encryption, Firewall, and Network Access Control.

  • Recruited the management team and replaced several Board members
  • Reduced expenses over 30% by consolidating operations and offices
  • Transitioned the company from an “engineering driven” to market driven
  • Closed on a $1.5M bridge financing with the current investors, while starting a Series B fundraising

CEO Software, Inc Tucson, AZ                                                                     2003 – 2004    

Chairman and CEO

Took a 20-year-old, stagnant software company, and transformed it into a company that achieved 30% quarter over quarter increases in revenue.  The company with over 30 employees in Arizona became a leading provider of scheduling and event planning software solutions and services worldwide.

  • Recruited the management team and Board of Directors
  • Re-branded the company and rolled out a comprehensive marketing plan
  • Maintained profitability while investing in growth and infrastructure 
  • Drove a M&A strategy to consolidate the many small “players” in the market
  • Managed and negotiated the sale of the company to the largest competitor for a 6X return on the initial investment

Intrinsic Graphics, Inc Mountain View, CA                                                        2001 – 2003

Chairman, CEO and President

Transformed the technology centric start-up, to a leading sale and marketing driven company focused on the graphics and video game market.    The company with over 50 employees, in the United States, Europe and Japan emerged as one of the leading providers of middleware, and a graphics development platform used by developers worldwide.  

  • Established sales and marketing infrastructure that resulted in first ever revenue
  • Recruited the management team to take the company to the next level
  • Lead the process to raise a Series C round of private investment
  • Managed and negotiated the sale of the company for a breakeven return
  • Served as parent company to Keyhole, Inc, a spin-off that was acquired by Google (Google Earth) for 20+X return

Turbolinux Inc, Brisbane CA                                                                                2000 – 2003

Chairman, CEO and President (Chairman of the Board only from July 2001 – January 2003)

Responsible for all aspects of the company, which had over 300 employees in over 10 countries, including China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, Germany, Australia, Canada, and the United States.  In addition to directing the company growth, into the enterprise market, and eventually to an IPO filing, serve as a Linux industry spokesperson throughout the world.

  • Recruited the entire management team and board of directors
  • Raised more than $100M in three rounds of private funding
  • Formulated a worldwide strategy and business plan that led to significant growth
  • Restructured the company to bring closer to profitability
  • Brought together an impressive banking and legal team that lead to a successful filing for an IPO
  • Brought process, procedure and order to a fast-growing startup
  • Managed and negotiated the sale of the company

Artisoft Inc, Cambridge MA                                                                 1997 – 2000

CEO and President

Lead the public company (NASDAQ: ASFT), with over 200 employees, to become the leading provider of computer based (NT) telephony systems.  Directed the turnaround and transformation of Artisoft from a peer-to-peer networking products company (Lantastic), to that of a leader in the Computer Telephony (CT) market with TeleVantage, the flagship product.

  • Increased company market cap 1500% from my start, until departure (share price $1.50 to $24.00)
  • Recruited the entire management team and board of directors
  • Accomplished a complete business turnaround (grew revenue, returned to profitability, increased investment)
  • Successfully integrated several acquired companies that increased market share 
  • Successfully sold off non-performing and non-strategic business units and product lines

Sunquest Information Systems, Tucson AZ                                       1996 – 1997

Senior Vice President, Marketing

Responsible for worldwide corporate marketing, including product marketing and management, advertising, public and investor relations, corporate communications, and market research for this public company (NASDAQ: SUNQ), that is a world leader in medical lab software solutions.

  • Completed a successful IPO in May 1996
  • Drove the entire strategic planning process, from design to implementation
  • Completed a strategic acquisition that led to a significant increase in market share
  • Managed a staff of over 50 employees and a budget in excess of $8.0 M

Apple Computer, Campbell CA                                                          1994 – 1996

Senior Director, Marketing

Responsible for channel strategy, development and marketing for Apple Americas (US, Canada and Latin America), involving over 12,000 resellers, retailers and VARs, resulting in over $6.0 billion in revenue.

  • Managed a staff of over 60 people and a budget in excess of $120 million
  • Reorganized department in order to streamline operations and reduce expenses by 50%
  • Developed and managed all channel programs including price protection, returns, MDF, and soft dollars

Compaq Computer, Houston TX                                                                        1989 – 1993

Director, Channel Marketing and Operations

Responsible for the development, expansion, and management of North America channels of distribution, which included 8,000 reseller locations, responsible for over $3.0 billion in revenue.

MicroAge,  Phoenix AZ                                                                                          1986 – 1989

Vice President and General Manager

Served as general manager of PGI Inc, the $14.0 million MicroAge subsidiary focused on distributing hardware solutions to the high-end VAR/VAD market. Had full P&L, balance sheet and cash flow accountabilities.  Responsible for the development, evaluation and implementation of merger and acquisition opportunities.  Assisted in the company IPO in 1989

 
 
EDUCATION
  •       Northern Arizona University, BS in Business Administration (Finance emphasis), 1983 
  •        Northern Arizona University, Master of Education, Education Leadership, 2014
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  •       Currently serving on the One AZ credit union Board of Directors – 2023 – Present 
  •        Held a Secret security clearance
  •        Private Pilot’s license since 2008
  •        Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America – 1978
CONTACT INFO

thomas.tpaul@gmail.com 

928.255.2349

Flagstaff, AZ 86004