Arizona Through Their Eyes: Building a Career That Matters with Thomas Maynard
Greater Phoenix A to Z
Greater Phoenix A to Z
Arizona Through Their Eyes: Building a Career That Matters with Thomas Maynard
Dec 30, 2024 Season 2 Episode 1
Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Join GPEC’s Digital Marketing Intern, Tatum Baxter, in the first of our new minisode series, “Arizona Through Their Eyes,” where GPEC team members will take you behind the scenes with their stories about life and work in Arizona. In this episode, Tatum shares a conversation with Thomas Maynard, Senior Vice President of Business Development at GPEC, exploring his inspiring career journey, from starting as an intern to becoming a key leader within the organization. 

Listen in as Tatum and Thomas dive into the pivotal moments that shaped his career, the skills that set him apart and practical insights for current interns eager to grow and succeed. Whether you're just beginning your professional journey or looking to make a lasting impact, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiration to help you chart your own path forward. 

About Thomas Maynard — Thomas has been with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council since August 2013 and in the role of SVP of Business Development since 2019. He is an Arizona native and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in journalism with a focus in public relations. 

Connect with Thomas Maynard  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-maynard-b59b9747/  

About our host Tatum Baxter — Tatum is a Digital Marketing Intern within GPEC's Marketing & Communications team, where she produces and promotes podcast episodes, optimizes SEO, builds website content and assists with paid advertising campaigns and analytics. An Arizona native and passionate singer and songwriter, Tatum founded Music is Therapy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides music therapy and instruments to underprivileged schools, hospitals and nonprofits, reached #31 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 Chart and is currently pursuing a degree in Business Marketing at Arizona State University. 

Connect with Tatum Baxter 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatum-baxter-732591291/  

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