Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas currently serves as the Associate Athletics Director for Major and Principal Gifts at the University of Cincinnati, a position held since February 2022. Prior to this role, Michael was the Director of Development for Major Gifts at the University of Minnesota from July 2019 to February 2022. Additional experience includes roles as Development Officer at New Mexico State University and Assistant Director of Ticket Operations at Florida Gulf Coast University. Michael's career in athletics began with a position as Ticket Operations and Development Assistant at the University of Northern Iowa, followed by a role as Development Assistant at the University of Missouri. Michael holds a Master of Sports Management from Missouri Baptist University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Missouri Valley College.