Matthew Thomas

Matthew Thomas has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In their current position at VerdeGo Aero, they are the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for leading financial strategy and building business capacity for a hybrid-propulsion aviation startup. Their responsibilities include setting up ERP systems, building government contracts, establishing international business relations, and scaling capacity. Prior to this, Matthew was the President of L M Thomas Group starting from April 2019.

Matthew also has experience in the consulting field. Matthew worked at Design Group International, where they held multiple roles. As a Senior Design Partner, they worked with leaders to sustainably grow or transform their organizations. Their duties included collecting and analyzing data to make informed decisions. Matthew also served as the COO/Senior Design Partner, overseeing financial and inbound business development operations. Matthew maintained a portfolio of clients and supervised administrative and financial contract workers.

Before venturing into consulting, Matthew served as a Pastor at First Baptist Church in Warren, OH, from April 2005 to September 2012. Prior to that, they worked as a Computer Systems Administrator at University Laboratory High School, starting in November 2003. Matthew also held the same position at the same school from June 1997 to September 2001.

Overall, Matthew Thomas has a breadth of experience, encompassing financial and operational leadership, consulting, and pastoral roles.

Matthew Thomas holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree in Theology/Theological Studies from Northern Seminary, which they obtained from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, they received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History and Classics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they studied from 1997 to 2001. Matthew completed their high school education at the University Laboratory High School in Urbana, IL, graduating with a High School Diploma in the field of High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates from 1992 to 1997. Additionally, Matthew Thomas has earned various certifications, including a TAD Partner certification from adaQuest obtained in February 2016, an American Baptist Ordination from the American Baptist Churches of Ohio through the Trumbull Baptist Association and the First Baptist Church of Warren obtained in April 2006, a HubSpot Sales Software Certification from HubSpot Academy obtained in March 2018, an Inbound certification from HubSpot Academy obtained in March 2018, and a certificate of Continuing Board Education from The ExecRanks obtained in November 2017.