THOMAS P. MUCKS, President
As founder of Funding Solutions in 1997, Tom has directed economic development fundraising initiatives totaling over $150 million including fundraising campaigns for Huntsville and Jackson County, Alabama; and Huntington, West Virginia.

A professional with over 25 years of combined experience in sales, marketing and fundraising, Tom has made over 5000 solicitation calls to business and public leaders. He has helped organizations develop cutting edge programs to enhance job growth and quality of life in large and small communities throughout the United States.

Tom has a successful track record of assisting chambers of commerce and other non-profit organizations to develop long-term strategies, productive leadership and success in fundraising. Tom has extensive experience and success in working with top business and public leaders to form a consensus toward a set of common goals.

Through Tom's leadership, Funding Solutions has become a reputable and nationally recognized economic development and fundraising firm. Tom has established a team of experienced partners who collaborate on each client project from start to finish. With the expertise of Tom and the Funding Solutions team, each strategic plan is created based on the individual needs of each client.

Tom is an active member of several organizations including the Texas Economic Development Council, Economic Development Association of Alabama and the California Association for Local Economic Development.

Prior to establishing Funding Solutions, Tom was a senior partner for The Suddes Group, a pioneer in economic
development fundraising. Tom has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin.