Nick Thomas is the Director of MiNextCities at NextEnergy, where he draws upon over a decade of experience in the automotive, mobility, and electric vehicle infrastructure industries. With a deep passion for user-centric design and a strong engineering background, Thomas leads initiatives to advance smarter and more connected communities across Michigan.

Before NextEnergy, Thomas served as an Innovation Development Lead, collaborating with industry pioneers Cruise, BrightDrop, and OnStar; additionally, he was Supplier Innovation Accelerator Manager at General Motors. He most recently held the position of Senior Program Manager for Electrification & Net-Zero Fuels at Newlab – Detroit.

Thomas has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technical Management from Central Michigan University and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from the University of Detroit Mercy.

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