Marques Thomey

About Marques Thomey

22-year veteran of aviation, public safety, asset management, process improvement and business development. I’ve held many titles and worn many hats and I continue to strive for greatness in my work. I have a unique ability to analyze areas that are in need of improvement and find solutions to tough problems. I enjoy a challenge and sometimes prefer to take the more difficult route, rather than just choose what is easy.I’m passionate about life, my family and my job. I’m not good at everything and I will always continue to learn. But when I try, great things happen. Specialties: Leading, mentoring, writing, editing, training, innovation, communications, financial accounting systems, parliamentary procedure, public speaking, aviation, business development, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), public safety, astronomy, labor management

Experience

1. Director of Economic Development & Real Estate

   Wayne County Airport Authority

   Apr 2019 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   Coordinates and manages assigned business deals at Detroit Metro (DTW) and Willow Run (YIP) Airports, including public-private partnership for developing airfield and non-aeronautical revenue. • Support the WCAA Strategic Business Plan by driving development according to the timeline. • Develops, executes, and manages the various aspects of the Division’s initiatives. • Measure revenue performance resulting from completed business development initiatives. • Meets and works with current and potential tenants, clients, and investors to support revenue streams for the Airport Authority. • Manages compliance, contractual terms and obligations.

Education

• Eastern Michigan University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

  1996 — 2000

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Master of Science, Leadership