Rob Thomas

Rob Thomas is a freelance business writer with the Ottawa Business Journal and a part-time professor at Algonquin College. He holds a master’s degree in journalism from Carleton University. CBC Radio and Television, Ottawa Magazine, Enterprise Magazine, and Canadian Running are a few of the places where his work has appeared. His passions include writing, running, and life-long learning.
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