Thomas James

Thomas James has extensive experience in operations and facilities management. From 2018 to present, they served as the Director of Integrated Operations, Facilities, and Meetings at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Prior to this, they were the Director of Operations at the Adler Planetarium from 2014 to 2018, where their responsibilities included managing facility operations, security, maintenance, guest services, and contracts. From 2012 to 2014, Thomas worked as a Property Manager at the University of Chicago, overseeing residential properties. Thomas also held the position of Assistant Director of Facilities Management at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 2007 to 2012. Earlier in their career, Thomas served as a Facilities Administrator at the American Bar Association and as an Assistant Manager at ARAMARK Facilities.

Thomas James has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration, Management and Organizational Leadership from Illinois State University, which they obtained from 1999 to 2004. Thomas also has a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Roosevelt University, which they obtained from 2010 to 2012.