Bob Thomas

Okemos, MI United States

Executive Director of Advancement Marketing & Communications

Advertising / Marketing / PR

Having worked at Michigan State University (MSU) since 1998, Robert (Bob) Thomas is the executive director of advancement, marketing, and communications. Among his responsibilities in the position, Bob Thomas manages a $3.5 million annual operating budget and oversees strategic plans for the University Advancement website and publications, including three fundraising newsletters and the alumni magazine. From 2011 to 2018, Mr. Thomas worked as the university's director of annual giving and marketing programs, during which time he developed and implemented strategic direction for annual giving and fundraising efforts.