Thomas Pierson

•  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)