Meet The Pro Staff: Thomas Marinacci
Meet Thomas Marinacci
Name: Thomas Marinacci
Undergraduate Degree: Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Class of 2014
Graduate Degree: Florida State University, Master of Business Administration, Class of 2023
Hometown: Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
Job: Accounting Representative, FSU Campus Recreation
Working at FSU since: August 2017
What was your first job?
My first job was at a grocery store in Pennsylvania. I bagged groceries and pushed carts in from the parking lot.
How did you get your start in Campus Recreation?
I just interviewed for the open Accounting Representative position and seemed to get along well with everyone and was luckily hired.
What do you do for fun?
I love to read about history. Ancient Rome, World War 2, Napoleon, etc. I also like to play video games and stream on Twitch. Sometimes I dabble in photography.
Who do you admire and why?
Rocky Bleier. He was a halfback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s. I admire him because he was drafted and fought in Vietnam where a grenade blew up and destroyed his feet and legs. But he came back and fought his way into the starting lineup for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He ended up winning 4 Superbowls with them and retired as the 4th all-time leading rusher in Steelers history in 1980.
What’s your favorite place to grab a meal in Tallahassee?
Tan’s Asian Cafe. Their boneless spare ribs are amazing. I also love Cold Stone Creamery because it’s insanely hot here in Florida.
What do you do?
I am an Accounting Representative.
What does an average day look like?
I mostly handle reconciliations. I make sure what Campus Recreation internal books state, match what the FSU Controllers office books state. This includes P-Card receipts, invoicing, setting up purchase orders, and other tasks.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
The people. Everyone has been so nice and fun. I have never worked in an environment with such energy.
What advice would you give yourself in college?
Your roommates are stealing the milk, you aren’t crazy or paranoid. Make them pay for their own milk because you guys are going to go through like 3 to 4 gallons a week.
