Thomas Brooks is the Founder of Alpha Multimedia, Inc., a marketing, public relations, and public speaking firm. He brings over 20 years of marketing and PR experience to this business. He previously worked in marketing roles for Hewlett-Packard (HP), Lucent Technologies, and Texas Instruments. Brooks has been published more than twenty times, and he has participated in panel discussions at many trade shows. He has been featured in articles, on the radio, and on TV. He won the annual Career Communications Magazine national award for "Excellence in Technical Sales and Marketing." Brooks earned his B.
S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and his MBA from the University of Maryland. His first book, A Wealth of Family: An Adopted Son's International Quest for Heritage, Reunion, and Enrichment, was an Amazon bestseller in its category and was named a "Best Books" Award Winner by USA Book News. His second book, 26.2 Ways to Do It Now: Life Lessons for Happiness and Success, launched in 2021. As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and Speaker, Brooks can offer you workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, aiding your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John Maxwell's proven leadership methods. Brooks is a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the National Black MBA Association.
He enjoys public speaking, snow skiing, and cycling. He lives with his wife and children near Houston, Texas, USA.