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Applied Business Education, Finance, and Leadership—Designed for Real Outcomes.

I’m Patrick Marcel Thomas, DBA, a faculty-practitioner and executive advisor.

I work with students, institutions, and organizations to translate business theory into disciplined execution—across finance, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

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Patrick Marcel Thomas, DBA

I’m Patrick Marcel Thomas (MBA, DBA ABD), a faculty-practitioner and executive advisor. I work with students, institutions, and organizations to translate business theory into disciplined execution—across finance, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Applied Teaching

Student-centered, case-based instruction grounded in real-world business practice.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Startup economics, business models, customer discovery, execution systems.

Finance & Decision-Making

Budgeting, forecasting, analytics, and strategic financial reasoning.

Leadership & Governance

Ethical leadership, accountability, board governance, stewardship.

How I Teach. How I Advise.

How I Teach. How I Advise.

I help learners and organizations move from theory to disciplined execution. My approach blends academic rigor with real-world application—using case-based instruction, financial analysis, and structured decision frameworks to build clarity, confidence, and capability.

Whether in the classroom or the boardroom, I emphasize ethical leadership, sound financial reasoning, and practical systems that support long-term outcomes—not just short-term wins.

  • Applied, student-centered instruction

  • Finance and decision-making grounded in real practice

  • Leadership, governance, and accountability

  • Clear frameworks → executable action

Why Work With Me

A faculty-practitioner approach built for adult learners and decision-makers.

My work sits at the intersection of education and execution. I bring executive leadership, finance, and governance experience into the classroom and advisory space—helping learners and organizations move from concept to clarity to results.

  • Structured learning with practical deliverables

  • Clear frameworks, feedback, and accountability

  • Ethics, leadership, and stewardship at the core

Services | How I Serve

I serve at the intersection of education, leadership, and execution. My work supports institutions, organizations, and learners who want more than theory—who need clarity, structure, and disciplined follow-through.

Across teaching, advisory, and training engagements, I focus on translating complex business concepts into practical frameworks that strengthen decision-making, governance, and long-term sustainability. Whether in the classroom, the boardroom, or a workshop setting, my approach emphasizes ethical leadership, financial reasoning, and systems that work in real environments.

Each engagement is tailored to context, audience, and outcomes—designed to equip people not just to understand business, but to lead responsibly and execute effectively.

Adjunct & Guest Instruction

Business, finance, leadership, entrepreneurship, nonprofit management


Online • Hybrid • Intensive formats

Executive & Organizational Advisory

Fractional CFO support, financial systems, governance and operations

Workshops & Training

Financial literacy • Leadership development • Entrepreneurship • Board training

Achievements and Impact

From clarity to execution - without unnecessary complexity

Steps

Assess — clarify goals, constraints, and context

Build — frameworks, systems, learning plans

Apply — real-world execution and deliverables

Sustain — measurement, accountability, iteration

What Partners and Students Value

Testimonials and teaching evaluations available upon request.

Formal feedback is currently being collected across instructional and advisory engagements.

The following testimonials reflect professional experiences and collaborative work.

Results vary based on organizational context and scope of engagement.

David Battle

Black Lion International, LLC

“Patrick brings a rare combination of strategic financial thinking and operational discipline. As CFO for BlackLion International, he has helped us strengthen governance, improve forecasting, and think more clearly about capital strategy and execution. He doesn’t just understand finance in theory—he understands how decisions play out in real organizations. His counsel has been steady, thoughtful, and invaluable.”

Kelton Samuels, Colleague

“Patrick brings a rare combination of strategic financial thinking and operational discipline. As CFO for BlackLion International, he has helped us strengthen governance, improve forecasting, and think more clearly about capital strategy and execution. He doesn’t just understand finance in theory—he understands how decisions play out in real organizations. His counsel has been steady, thoughtful, and invaluable.”

Cyrus Thompson, FWISD

“Patrick is one of the most analytically grounded professionals I’ve worked with. He understands financial systems, controls, and decision-making at a level that makes collaboration efficient and productive. He asks the right questions, respects professional standards, and consistently brings clarity to complex financial and operational issues.”

Aaron Herise, HPAP

“Patrick has a strong ability to explain complex concepts in a way that makes sense to people from different technical and professional backgrounds. Whether working across systems, strategy, or organizational challenges, he communicates clearly and keeps the focus on outcomes. He brings structure and calm to environments that need both.”

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