Thomas Pierson
CEO & Coporate Secretary

  • Founder, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, and Corporate Secretary, SETI Institute (1984 - present)
  • Member, International Academy of Astronautics (2004-present)

  • Corresponding Member, International Academy of Astronautics (1999-2004)

  • Society of Research Administrators (1982-present)

  • Associate Director for Research Administration, San Francisco State University Foundation (1976 - 84)

  • Business Manager, Sonoma State University Foundation (1974- 76)

  • Employee Executive Council and Manager, Auxiliary Enterprises, University of Oklahoma (1972 - 74)