TEAM BIOGRAPHIES

Chris Thomas

Chris Thomas is a Founding Principal of Fontinalis, where he is responsible for a wide-range of critical processes ranging from deal sourcing and execution to corporate operations and business strategy. Chris also acts as a business development executive on behalf of Fontinalis’ portfolio companies.

Prior to Fontinalis, Chris worked at Ford Motor Company (FMC) in Sustainable Business Development and Treasury, where he conducted financial and strategic analysis. Previously Chris served in the U.S. Army as a Communications Officer in Iraq where he was responsible for data communication systems and organizational change management. Before joining the Military, Chris worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS in San Francisco and New York within their Technology and Energy groups. He was responsible for due diligence, financial analysis and execution on a broad range of transactions.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors of one of Fontinalis Partners’ portfolio companies, QuickPay, as well as for Everybody Wins! USA, a national children's literacy and mentoring nonprofit proven to build the skills and love of reading among low-income elementary students.

Chris earned his Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Yale School of Management with a concentration in strategy. While at Yale he served on the Honor Committee and graduated with distinction in former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s seminar on Faith and Globalization. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Economics and International Relations from Michigan State University. Chris is a staunch advocate of urban redevelopment and the revitalization of the City of Detroit.