Thomas McDonough

Thomas McDonough has over 28 years of experience in the Information Technology field. Thomas began their career in 1992 as Director of Technical Services at Artform Communications, where they acted as a primary resource to clients and managed the network infrastructure and helpdesk. Thomas then served as Systems Administrator at Color Image Inc. from 1993 to 1995, where they oversaw desktops, servers and helpdesk to support a photographic service bureau. From 1995 to 1997, they worked as LAN/Systems Administrator at Business Systems Corporation of America (BSCA). Thomas then served as Vice President at Digital Planet Imaging, Inc. and Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC from 1997 to 2007. During their time at Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC, they managed the IT staff, network infrastructure, phone system, voicemail and helpdesk support. Thomas then served as Principal at Blackhawk Group from 2007 to 2008. From 2008 to 2014, they worked as Vice President of Information Technology at Lake Capital, where they had multifaceted responsibilities that included administering internal network operations and assisting with deal and portfolio company initiatives. Thomas then served as Director of Information Technology at Magellan Development from 2014 to 2018, where they managed the IT department with staff of 3 to support over 200 employees across multiple companies and disciplines. Since 2018, they have been working as Director of Information Management at Newcastle Limited, where they are responsible for managing the IT department supporting over 150 employees across multiple locations.

Thomas McDonough attended Chaminade from 1979 to 1986, where they obtained a High School degree. Thomas then attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville from 1986 to 1991.