John Thomas
Medical Devices
GeneLux
Australia
Biography
Dr. Thomas served as the company’s first Chief Financial Officer before leaving the post in 2004. He has been a member of the Board of Directors since August 2002. He is currently Dean of the School of Business and Management at La Sierra University in Riverside, California, where he teaches finance, economics and entrepreneurship, a position he has occupied since July 1988. Dr. Thomas holds MBA degrees in finance and marketing, an MA in political economy and a PhD in economics and politics. He has received numerous awards honoring his success as a passionate teacher who motivates students to seek and achieve excellence, among them the Freedom Foundation’s Leavey Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education (1998), the Zapara Award to Teaching Excellence (1996) and the Riverside Chambers of Commerce Hero Award for Community Leadership (1995).
Research Interest
Medical Devices