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John Thomas

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General Manager of OE at RealTruck, Inc.
📍 Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

John Thomas is an executive leader with over 25 years of experience driving growth across the automotive ecosystem, from OEM partnerships to the aftermarket. As General Manager of OE at RealTruck, he leads the strategy to become a world-class OEM supplier. Colleagues describe him as a strong, knowledgeable, and inspiring leader.

He is an alumnus of Ferris State University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and an Associate of Applied Science in Technical Drafting & Tool Design. Given his Michigan-based education and career, he may follow local sports.

While at a previous company, he was credited with transforming the charging business, growing divisional revenues from $9 million to $500 million.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
General Manager of OE
Job Level
Senior
Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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OEM Partnerships
His current role at RealTruck is focused on positioning the company as the premium truck accessories partner for global vehicle OEMs, managing relationships and driving growth.
Automotive Transformation
His career highlights a focus on enterprise-wide growth initiatives, navigating complex operational turnarounds, and building new, market-leading business models in the auto industry.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
General Manager of OE
RealTruck, Inc.
4-2024 - 3-2025
Global Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer | CRO / CMO EVSE
Ampure Charging Systems
5-2022 - 7-2023
Chief Operating Officer | COO
Autel Energy - North America
5-2021 - 12-2021
President and CEO Toyo Tires USA | Automotive | Commercial Vehicles
Toyo Tires
9-2020 - 1-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Advanced Automotive Advisors, LLC
In the press

Media appearances

RealTruck Hires General Manager of Original Equipment (OE), John Thomas. Featured in RealTruck (press release)
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RealTruck Hires John Thomas as General Manager of Original Equipment. Featured in THE SHOP
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Education
1987 - 1991
Bachelor of Science
Ferris State University
Associate of Applied Science: Technical Drafting & Tool Design
Ferris State University
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