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UCR Extension Design Thinking
​Advisory Board Member

Thomas Hobson

General Electric
Account Director, Grid Solutions

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Area of Expertise: Your Customers - ​Their Journey, Empathy ​& Storytelling

Tom is the Strategic Account Director for GE Grid Solutions. He is responsible for the overall account relationship and strategy at Pacific Gas & Electric. He leads all Grid Solutions activities at PG&E, including strategic engagement with their Executive Team and synergy opportunities with other GE businesses.

Tom was previously Sr. Market Development Leader- Western Region, for GE Energy. There he developed the strategic plan for the GE Energy portfolio of businesses in the western United States, and drove forward a strategic mindset throughout the sales organization.

Before joining GE, Tom was the Marketing Leader at Commerce Energy and the VP-National Account Manager at Citigroup. He also enjoyed a 19-year career at Sempra Energy where he held leadership positions in Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Market Development.

Tom holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from United States International University, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law.

Tom resides in Upland with his wife, Dee, and has 3 young adult children, Tommy, Tiona and Taylor.

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