Wife, mother, mentor, communicator - Marita Hudson ThomasHudson-Thomas wears all those hats well on a daily basis and takes pride in helping others elevate to that next level. As the CCO of Cars.com Inc., Marita is the precise definition of a media guru. Her sharp communication skills and hands-on management style have solidified her as a force in the industry. Marita considers herself a student of the game, seizing any given opportunity to further refine her skills. She lives by the belief that every role she has held prepared her for the next. At just 17 years old17-years-old, Marita fell in love with PR and proceeded to have a career spanning a myriad of industries, including, auto, travel, publishing, education and technology.

In addition to her esteemed career in Communications, Marita uses her voice to advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. With a passion for helping others, Marita enjoys mentorship and is a Boardboard member for Polished Pebbles, a non-profit mentoring organization that helps girls in underrepresentedunder-represented communities realize their full potential through education, career resources and programs. The organization also focuses on helping girls become effective communicators at home, school and in their future workplace.

In this edition of Executive Insights, Rob sits down with Marita Hudson ThomasHudson-Thomas to discuss the ins and outs of Communications and the importance of promoting diversity in the workplace.


When did you know you wanted to work in the field of Communications?
I believe you're always in the right place at the right time. Nothing is a mistake; nothing is by chance. I am a southside Chicago native.