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Thomas Gary is a seasoned public policy professional with 25+ years of experience in community outreach, public speaking, leadership, and strategic planning. He has held various roles in government, non-profits, and academia, including Director at the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer and Board Member at Beyond Hunger. Gary has also worked as a Policy Advisor, Analyst, and City Letter Carrier. He holds a Master of Arts degree from the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago and a B.Phil. from Northwestern University.
Credentials
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Public Treasury Management
Pepperdine Graziadio Business SchoolJul, 2023- Apr, 2026 -
Certificate in Municipal Finance
Harris School of Public Policy at the University of ChicagoMay, 2023- Apr, 2026
Experience
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, ePAY & Illinois Funds Division
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Deputy Director of Illinois Funds
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Sep 2020 - Jul 2022
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Civic Engagement Specialist
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May 2018 - Sep 2020
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Beyond Hunger
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Oak Park, Illinois
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Board Member
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Jul 2018 - Present
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Oak Park, Illinois
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Lieutenant Commander
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Aug 1998 - Present
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Kwame Raoul for Attorney General
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Illinois
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Policy Advisor
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Mar 2018 - Nov 2018
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Illinois
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Northwestern University
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Evanston, Illinois
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Ph. D. Student/Graduate Assistant
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2014
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Evanston, Illinois
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Member, Board of Trustees
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Apr 2007 - Oct 2013
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Managing Director
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2008 - Jul 2011
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U.S. European Command
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Fort Sheridan, Illinois
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Analyst
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Dec 2003 - Jan 2011
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Fort Sheridan, Illinois
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Economic Development Representative
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2005 - 2008
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Policy Advisor to State Senator D. F. Harmon
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2003 - 2005
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Special Assistant to U.S. Rep. J. L. Jackson, Jr.
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1999 - 2003
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United States Postal Service
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Oak Park, Illinois
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City Letter Carrier
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Sep 1994 - Aug 1998
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Oak Park, Illinois
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County Board Member & Commissioner
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1990 - 1994
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Education
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2019 - 2021Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago
Master of Arts - MA -
2011 - 2013Northwestern University
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2007 - 2008University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business
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1996 - 1999Northwestern University
B.Phil -
1986 - 1990Northern Illinois University
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