Russ Thomas
Vice President Information Technology at Fairbanks Capital Management, Inc.
About
Russ Thomas serves as Vice President of Information Technology at Fairbanks Capital Management, Inc., based in Draper, Utah, a role he has held since 2002. His responsibilities include overseeing IT infrastructure and technology strategy to support the firm's asset management and client services operations, ensuring technology alignment with business objectives.
Though Thomas’ primary expertise lies in information technology within the financial services sector, he supports Fairbanks Capital Management’s activities across investment management, with a focus on optimizing technology for efficient asset management processes. The firm itself specializes in wealth management for high net worth and institutional clients, which encompasses a broad range of sectors including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.
With a professional background including roles such as Dialer Manager at Momentum Financial Services Group before joining Fairbanks, Thomas possesses extensive experience in financial technology operations. While specific details about his educational credentials and direct investment responsibilities are not publicly disclosed, he is recognized within the firm for his long-standing leadership in utilizing technology to drive operational excellence in investment management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services Organization | Vice President Information Technology | Nov 2002 to Present | Responsible for Enterprise IT Systems Operations including Support, Systems, Network, Telecommunications and Data-center operations. Provide oversight and governance of 70+ IT professionals including ... | 
| Dollar Financial Group | Dialer Manager | Jan 2001 to Jan 2002 | — | 
| Financial Services Organization | Director - Call Center Support and Technology | Nov 2002 to Oct 2011 | — | 
| The Associates | Collections Manager | Jan 1996 to Jan 2001 | — | 
Education
SANS - Security West
MGT512
2015 — 2015
Loyalist
ITIL Foundation Certification
2013 — 2013
Western Governors University
BS- Business - Information Technology Management, Business
2008 — 2011
Sunset Learning
2010 — 2010
Others at Fairbanks Capital Management, Inc. (2)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| MMark Finston | President | Scottsdale, AZ , United States | 
| JJuliette Eljach | Human Resources Analyst | Jacksonville, FL , United States |