Joe Thomas

Joe Thomas is an experienced executive with a strong background in retail management and consulting. Currently serving as Vice President of Hardware, Tools, & Seasonal for Walmart, Joe has previously held significant roles at Lowe's Companies, Inc., including Merchandising Vice President for the Paint and Flooring Divisions, where oversight of multi-billion dollar business units and strategic initiatives was key. Prior experience includes founding JCT Retail Strategies LLC, providing advisory services to top-level executives, and a tenure in engineering and program management at SC Johnson Professional and Johnson Controls. Joe holds multiple degrees, including an MBA in Strategy and Financial Management from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and advanced engineering degrees from Marquette University.