(ATLANTA, GA — 03.28.11)

Tom Tomaka has joined The Clean Air Campaign as employer services manager.  Tomaka will be responsible for developing unique partnerships with Georgia-based employers as well as cultivating relationships with senior executives to build support for employee commute options programs that reduce traffic and improve air quality.

“My role to foster relationships with executives at Georgia-based employers will give us a great opportunity to teach more leaders in the business community about the benefits of commute alternatives,” said Tomaka. “The number of businesses that have established programs is growing, but I think we are just starting to scratch the surface in terms of potential impact.”

Prior to joining The Clean Air Campaign, Tomaka served as the clean technology director for Empower Energy Technology, where he was responsible for developing rooftop solar energy projects with Atlanta businesses.  Prior to his stint at Empower Energy Technology, Tomaka spent 25 years at IBM Corp. where he developed industry-specific computing hardware, software and research and development services for the medical imaging, life sciences, manufacturing and electronics sectors.

“Tom’s role will help support our efforts to strengthen Georgia workplaces by helping employees find a better way to work,” said Kevin Green, executive director of The Clean Air Campaign.  Currently more than 1,600 Georgia employers are involved in programs that encourage carpooling, vanpooling, telework, riding transit, bicycling and walking and I expect that number to grow under Tom’s guidance.”

 
Tomaka earned a masters degree in industrial and systems engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a bachelors degree in electrical engineering from the University of Connecticut. He is an avid bicyclist who is passionate about creating livable communities. He resides in Atlanta.