John Thomason

Background

About John Thomason

Forward-thinking leader with the ability to accelerate business continuity plans when faced with significant business impacts. Influencing strategic direction to consistently drive favorable business results across many corporate operations disciplines. Led a range of operational activities through several transformations. Built and stabilized a variety of operational activities. Deep expertise in Real Estate, specifically in developing strategies to optimize the workplace environment, negotiating complex facility and lease transactions to unleash value and minimize cost. Shaped the organizational culture by building loyal and dedicated teams and driving continuous improvement to maximize organizational success. CORE QUALIFICATIONS -Business Planning & Analytics -Complex Transaction Negotiator -Facilities Management -Capital Planning -Cost Optimization -Contract Negotiations -Strong Controls and Governance -Construction Management -Member Sr Mgmt Committee -Transaction Team Management -Cultural Evangelist -Business Continuity -Team Building -Financial Analysis -System Implementations CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Developed and managed project execution of a location consolidation, combining seven different locations into one for ~ team members. Strategy included practically no occupancy cost overlap. Project executed on time and budget. Consistently selected to manage additional critical projects or initiatives, such as acquisition due diligence and subsidiary divestiture as well as many consistently evolving responsibilities. Primary contributor to a domestic location strategy resulting in relocating roles to Tempe, AZ. Managed the national location search, negotiated government incentives, facility real estate lease and its build-out. As Site Leader, oversaw staffing ramp-up, developed community, university, government and business relationships. Director of Greater Phoenix Economic Council. Created complex programs for Real Estate Managed Assets, Third Party Risk Management, and Policy Program. Managed divisional integrations of acquired institutions for operational and production activities. Developed and executed a Sale-Leaseback program generating significant gains on sale and future real estate/location flexibility. Operated in a matrix condition, multiple solid line reporting relationships and matrixed teams under my supervision.