Dean Thomas

Dean Thomas, MPP, currently serves as the Managing Director at Ankura since September 2020, previously held the role of Managing Director for the Government Affairs Practice at FisherBroyles, LLP from June to September 2020. Prior experience includes serving as SVP and Head of Government Affairs at Uphold Inc. from March 2018 to 2020, where innovative money access solutions were developed for over 184 countries. Dean's career also encompasses positions as Partner at Omega Strategies from 2014 to 2017, Managing Director and Government Policy Specialist at JNK Securities from December 2010 to July 2016, Director of Congressional Affairs at the National Beer Wholesalers Association from 2008 to 2010, and Senior Appropriations Assistant for Congressman Tim Ryan from January 2002 to May 2008. Dean holds a Master's degree in Public Policy Analysis from George Mason University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Mount Union.