Dave Thomas, M.A.

Director, Content Strategy | AI-Enabled Editorial Leader | Financial Storytelling Specialist

Who I am and what I do.

I build clarity where complexity lives.

As an editorial director and content strategist, I’ve spent 20+ years translating financial, fintech, and enterprise ideas into stories anyone can understand—and act on. 

Whether I’m leading editorial teams through regulated campaigns, mapping UX journeys, or refining brand tone, my goal is constant: 

Clarity that converts trust into action.

Specialties simplified.

Financial storytelling | regulated comms (FINRA)

AI-driven content workflows | Google-certified

Inbound strategy, funnel optimization | HubSpot-certified

Plain-language & accessibility governance | NIH-certified

Editorial operations | Chicago & AP  styles

Cross-functional collaboration | UX + data + design

Strategy x Story.

Content is more than craft—it’s coordination.

I connect creative vision with operational precision. That means building editorial systems that move as fast as strategy demands—governed, measurable, and ready to scale. 

Every word should serve a purpose. Data informs the tone, governance protects the voice, and AI accelerates the delivery without diluting humanity. 

These interconnected disciplines are where I do my best work.

Writing

Editing

Where I've spent my career

Testimonials

For Dave Thomas. Thanks for polishing it up and making me look good. 
William Meikle

"A rare tale powerful enough to make you think through every word and turn them into something more meaningful than just another story."
Examiner.com

Thank you, Dave, for your support, hard word, and dedication to producing high-quality fiction for the masses.
Brian Hodge

"Hodge’s writing is tight and suspenseful with the right amount of jolts."
—The Writerly Reader

Finalist: Best novella

Thanks to Dave Thomas, who took a shot on a writer from across the  Atlantic. You're faster than my monster and must have as many hands!
Gary Fry

" ... would've made a great Twilight Zone episode."
British Fantasy Society

I'd like to thank Dave Thomas, a cracking editor. Without him, this story would've never reached you. Thanks, Dave.
Craig Saunders

"Grab a copy, lock the doors, switch on the lights, and have your ax-proof duvet handy."
NetGalley

Thanks to Dave Thomas for making me look good.
John Everson

"Everson’s writing is fast paced, the characters vivid, plus wall-to-wall chills and moments that will haunt any claustrophobic.”
BookReview.com

Winner: Best debut novel