Thomas Karr has a diverse work experience in various marketing and communication roles. Thomas is currently the Director of Communications and Engagement at Ford House, where they focus on creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for guests. Prior to this, they worked as an Adjunct Faculty at Seattle University and as the Co-Founder of Karr Marketing, where they provided marketing expertise to clients. Thomas also served as the Marketing Director at Mischief Management, where they developed and executed marketing campaigns for various brands and events.
Before that, Thomas was the Director of Marketing and Audience Engagement at Wayne State University, where they led the academic curriculum for graduate students in the Theatre Management program. Thomas also worked as the Director of Marketing and Communications at Children's Theatre of Charlotte, where they implemented several successful initiatives to increase revenue and attendance.
Earlier in their career, Thomas held marketing and public relations roles at Theatre Development Fund (TDF) and worked as a Producer and General Manager for the Off Broadway production of "Alcestis Ascending: A Rock Myth". Thomas also contributed as a Graphic and Web Designer for KCACTF Region IV and as the Director of Marketing and Director of MFA Theatre Management Program at The University of Alabama. Overall, Thomas Karr has a strong background in marketing, communications, and audience engagement in the arts and entertainment industry.
Thomas Karr obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Theatre from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where they studied from 1994 to 1998. Thomas then pursued further studies and completed a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Theatre Management at The University of Alabama from 2003 to 2005.
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Ford House
An American Tresaure, where exquisite architecture, breathtaking lakefront grounds and a collection of fine & decorative arts tell the story of one of America's most important industrial families... The Fords were cultural, social and economic leaders in an era of great optimism, as well as a turbulent time of economic depression and world war. They were nationally prominent and they owned more than one house, but Southeast Michigan was their home. Here they built their final residence along the shores of Lake St. Clair, at a place known locally as Gaukler Pointe. Their impressive yet unpretentious home is where they raised and nurtured their four children - Henry II, Benson, Josephine and William - in a safe and loving environment. It reflects their love of family as well as their mutual passion for art and quality design. The house was designed by Albert Kahn to resemble a cluster of Cotswold village cottages, complete with stone roofs, vine-covered walls and lead-paned windows. Strolling through the thoughtfully decorated halls, visitors come face-to-face with a stunningly diverse collection of art, antiques and furniture that reveal the Fords' progressive and educated tastes in art and design. The Ford House grounds are a work of art in their own right. Designed by famed landscape architect Jens Jensen, the meadow, rockwork and water components appear to be almost completely natural but were meticulously planned. The estate provided a place for the Fords to relax, raise children and pursue personal interests, shielded from the demands of their public lives. As steadfast supporters of the community, arts and other philanthropic endeavors, the Fords generously donated to education and medical research while contributing immeasurably to the growth of Detroit's cultural resources.