Mr. Vincent Thomas | Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Billhighway.com/ Automated Payment Highway, Inc

Vincent Thomas, founder and CEO of Billhighway, leads strategic direction and initiatives as well as overall management for Billhighway. Vince developed Billhighway twelve years ago on a college campus as a simple way to manage finances among roommates. Since then, the company has grown to become the pioneer and leader in Financial Performance Optimization for member and donor based groups, providing a web-based technology platform that helps organizations enjoy improved financial health, operate more efficiently, and reduce the risk of fraud. In 2011, Vince was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®, an award that recognizes entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement while building successful, growing and dynamic businesses, as well as being honored with the Crain’s Detroit 40 Under 40 Award. Vince has led Billhighway in obtaining a Michigan Economic Development Corporation Mega Award for tax credits in the amount of $1.1 million. Under his direction, Billhighway has also been recognized as one of the “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in 2010 and a “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” in 2009. Over the past several years, Vince has invested his time and resources in a number of startups and emerging companies in the local area. He currently sits on the EMU College of Business Advisory Board, Corp! Magazine Advisory Board and is a member of the ASAE and the Center for Association Leadership, the Michigan Society for Association Executives and the Association of Fraternity/Sororities Advisors. Vince earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance from Eastern Michigan University where he played baseball for 4 years.