Experience
Before joining Maxis Advisors, Tom served as Deputy Commissioner, Global Commerce for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, where he focused on job creation and investment through locating new and expanding businesses as well as growing small businesses. After assuming the role of Deputy Commissioner in 2013, he led the Global Commerce team to establish nearly 1,700 projects creating more than $23 billion in investment and roughly 127,000 new jobs for Georgia. Significant recruitment projects during his tenure included Mercedes-Benz, USA, Honeywell, ASOS, and Sentury Tire.
Education and Affiliations
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Florida State University
- MEAG Power (currently Electric Cities of Georgia)
- Metro Atlanta Chamber