SANDY, UT, August 17, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Laura M. Thomas has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Thomas has established herself as a distinguished leader in project management, operations, logistics and information technology over a career spanning more than 35 years. Since 2020, she has served as the vice president of the enterprise project management office at America First Credit Union in Riverdale, Utah. In this capacity, Ms. Thomas works closely with her team to provide mentorship and guidance, collaborating with the executive team across divisions and attending monthly meetings to develop a strategic, prioritized list of projects for delivery. She also partners with senior vice presidents and vice presidents to ensure operational needs are met and provides overall direction for large-scale projects, including mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Thomas's responsibilities further include participating in board meetings to provide updates and preparing quarterly and monthly reports.

Throughout her tenure at America First Credit Union, Ms. Thomas has demonstrated a strong commitment to building and collaborating with teams to deliver solutions that strengthen the company's bottom line. She is recognized for her ability to identify organizational challenges as defined by employees at all levels, from leadership to engineers and operational staff. Ms. Thomas's expertise in pinpointing products, processes and systems for improvement has been instrumental in driving operational excellence within the organization.

Before her current role, Ms. Thomas was a senior specialist in projects for industrial and operational technology at Rio Tinto in Salt Lake City from 2017 to 2020. In this position, she managed global projects that advanced the company's technological capabilities and operational efficiency. Ms. Thomas's work contributed significantly to the successful execution of complex initiatives across international teams.

Between 2015 and 2017, Ms. Thomas held the position of vice president of project management at Jive Communications in Orem, Utah. During her time there, she expanded the project management team from 20 to more than 70 professionals while overseeing projects involving logistics, training and carrier operations. Ms. Thomas's leadership was pivotal in scaling the organization's project management function and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.

Among her earlier positions, Ms. Thomas served as the director of the program management office at MODERE in Springville, Utah, from 2014 to 2015. She was responsible for establishing best practices in program management and ensuring alignment between business objectives and project execution. She was also credited with establishing and implementing the first PMO for the company. Ms. Thomas also excelled as the vice president of information security engineering, project and portfolio management for markets and international banking at Royal Bank of Scotland plc in Taylorsville, Utah, between 2013 and 2014. Her foundational roles included working for various companies across multiple locations for nearly two decades, starting in 1994, during which she honed her skills in project management and developed a reputation for delivering results in dynamic environments.

Ms. Thomas's academic background has played a significant role in shaping her career trajectory. She received a Bachelor of Arts in international relations from Brigham Young University in 1992, a Master of Arts degree in diplomatic studies with a focus on international law from the University of Westminster in 1998, and a master's degree in global business from Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford in 2024. These academic achievements have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of cross-cultural communication, diplomacy and global markets, skills that have been invaluable throughout her professional journey.

In addition to her formal education, Ms. Thomas further enhanced her expertise through professional credentials, including agile scrum certification from Red Rock Research and project management professional certification from the Project Management Institute. She also completed Japanese cultural training from Neways International Ltd. and global business development coursework at Salt Lake Community College.

An active member of several industry-related organizations that reflect her commitment to professional development and advocacy for women in business and technology, Ms. Thomas's affiliations include the International Museum of Women, the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists, the International Project Management Association, the International Trade Administration and, among others, the Organization of Women in International Trade.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. Thomas is dedicated to civic engagement through volunteerism with The Road Home, various food kitchens, homeless shelters, local schools and charitable activities within her community. She also participates in volunteer campaigns organized by the America First Credit Union. In recognition of her service-oriented approach, she received the Service First Award from America First Credit Union in 2023.

Ms. Thomas attributes her success to hard work, timely connections with influential mentors and the diverse range of organizations where she has worked, each providing unique opportunities for growth. Looking ahead, she aims to leverage her master's degree in global business to direct larger corporate projects that could positively impact companies' bottom lines on an international scale.

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