Meet Our founder
Jerry Thomas, Principal | Founder
Jerry is a Business Leader with 20+ years of experience developing strong organizations through sound strategic and tactical planning and execution. Primary experience in sales, operations, change management, taking on challenging situations and turning them into highly profitable, stable and growing organizations. Interested in taking on
Jerry is a Business Leader with 20+ years of experience developing strong organizations through sound strategic and tactical planning and execution. Primary experience in sales, operations, change management, taking on challenging situations and turning them into highly profitable, stable and growing organizations. Interested in taking on similar challenges, particularly with early-stage startups, small to mid-size organizations as well as companies “on the bubble.”
Recognized among Partners, Investors, Board Members, Executive Management and Peers for effectiveness in Change Management, Sales & Operational Best Practices, High-Performance Team Building, and Excellence in Communication and Client Service.
Specialties: Leadership, Sales, Operations, Technology, Marketing, Change & Crisis Management, M&A, Integration, Budgeting & Forecasting, Team Development, Administration, Customer Support, Training and Overall High Performance.
who we are | What We do | how we do it
Who are we?
We are a business consulting firm that helps companies of all sizes effectively and efficiently operate and grow their businesses.
Mission, Vision & Values The world is changing all around us. Economically, Technologically, Philosophically, the world that we have grown up in and know today is not the world we’ll live in tomorrow. To become an organization that not only survives, but thrives today, tomorrow, next year and beyond, we must look ahead, understand the trends and forces that will shape our business in the future and move swiftly to prepare for what's to come. We must prepare our business and our clients businesses for tomorrow starting today. That's what our Mission, Vision and Values are all about. These create a platform for our long-term business objectives and provides us with a "Roadmap to Success".
What do we do?
As a premier strategy and execution firm, we serve our clients at every level of their organization, in whatever capacity we can be most useful, whether as a trusted advisor to top management or as a hands-on coach for front line employees. For each of our clients, we assemble a team with the most appropriate experience and expertise.
How do we do it?
No matter the challenge, we focus on delivering practical solutions and enduring results, preparing our clients and their businesses for tomorrow. We partner with clients to put recommendations into practice. Our implementation specialists work directly with clients over long periods to help develop workforce skills, drive operational improvement, and apply new working methods.
Aligning on the Direction
- Sources and Drivers of Value
- Clients willingness to "Buy into Change"
- Competitive Blind Spots & Low Hanging Fruit
- Distinctive Direction and Path to Success
Making It Happen
- Creation of a "Decision-based Culture"
- Defining the "Measurements of Success"
- Focus on what "Moves the Needle"
- Clarify Roles, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities
Guided by Our Values
We strive to build a relationship of respect and trust with every client, for the long-term. Our values serve as a compass for our actions and describe how we behave each and every day. This is the case because our clients know we put their interests ahead of the firm's.
- We guard client confidentiality.
- We don't publicize our work for our clients.
- We express the truth as we see it.
- We will only take on an engagement if we believe we can create value for the client substantially in excess of our professional fees.
As individuals and as a firm, we gauge our success in terms of our impact on the performance and long-term health of our clients.
principles of doing business
Our Code of Conduct
We operate under a simple, straightforward, and clear Code of Conduct. We understand that business confidentiality is of utmost importance, as is the highest level of professionalism and integrity, coupled with excellent customer service.
Our promise to you is that any J D Thomas Consulting Associate, or any other Specialist Consultant introduced to your business via J D Thomas Consulting shall:
- Conduct themselves in a manner which will merit the respect of the community for persons engaged in the profession.
- Uphold the reputation of the Institute for Independent Business and any other professional bodies to which the consultant belongs, and the reputation of fellow Associates and members.
- Carry out their professional duties responsibly and with integrity;
- Not personally provide advice outside their area of expertise, but shall delegate to relevant specialists where appropriate;
- Collect and present facts without bias, and not allow personal views to influence judgment, interpretation, analysis and presentation;
- Not discuss with or disclose to any person not authorized by the client or delegated representative, any information, data, result, report or proposal arising from any assignment, nor cause or allow confidential information to be misused or to be published in any way without the permission of the client;
- Not use information acquired during any previous assignments which in any way could be detrimental to their former client;
- Not receive any undisclosed material benefits other than normal emoluments from any recommendation made in the course of duty.
Social Responsibility
We are committed to making a positive difference to the world. We address societal issues because it’s our responsibility, and because it improves the condition of the societies in which we, our families, friends and clients live and do business.
- Professional Development - We think that improving access to education is one of the most lasting investments you can make, for society, for our company, and for each individual we can impact. That’s because education creates opportunities and opens up doors to a future full of possibilities. In business, this is known as Professional Development, but in life it is known as Education. This is why we promote enthusiasm for science and technology, but also the ability to look beyond the world of work and go through life with eyes wide open.
- Workplace - Foster safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces wherever we do business. Encourage thoughtfulness, enthusiasm, development of decision making skills, and strong teamwork.
- Marketplace - Engage and conduct business with honesty, integrity, and in compliance with the law everywhere we operate.
- Sustainability - Use resources wisely and protect the planet as we operate and grow our business.
- Giving Back - Giving back to those who helped you get where you are today is a commitment each member of J D Thomas Consulting holds one another to.
- Community - For us, being a contributing member of the communities we live and work in is important, and ultimately our responsibility. That is why we provide support through volunteering, sponsorships, and providing assistance whenever possible, helping to create lasting, positive change in the communities in which we live, work, and play.