Dr. Thomas J. Buckholtz

Dr. Thomas J. Buckholtz is the author or a coauthor for articles, books, chapters, or reports regarding physics, applied physics, mathematics, computer science, applied computing, computer-based games, software licensing, innovation, systems-thinking tools, the information age, information proficiency, service science, governmental service to the public, and the role of chief information officers.

His education includes the following: Earn a B.S. in mathematics from the California Institute of Technology. Earn a Ph.D. in physics from the University of California, Berkeley. Complete business administration programs at Stanford University and the University of Michigan.

Tom played pivotal roles in the following endeavors: Create lines of business for a $1 billion (annual revenue) business unit. Save $100 million per year for a $6 billion company. Pioneer 3 information technologies. Establish 3 information-technology marketplace business practices. Develop useful, leading-edge business, engineering, and scientific software. Double a two-person firm's revenue, for each of 2 consecutive years. Preserve 7 kilometers of Pacific Ocean coastline. Create an international service program. Improve governmental service (from all levels of government) for the American public. Create a grassroots line-of-business for a United States political party’s National Committee.

He served in the following capacities: Executive leading a $1 billion business unit; Corporate officer and advisor for startups; Chief information officer (CIO) for a $10 billion enterprise; Co-CIO for the United States federal government’s Executive Branch; Program leader advocating innovation, enhancing teamwork, and providing information technology throughout a $6 billion company; Commissioner, United States General Services Administration; Mathematician; Scientist; Engineer; Professorial Lecturer; University Extension Instructor; Speaker; Workshop provider; Author; Business advisor; Innovation consultant.