Our beginning

A Thomas Dowe Solutions originated from our Founder being asked continually to solve relevant challenges. “How can we ensure that our organization’s investment into higher education aligns with our business growth plan?” “How can I get diverse Senior Medical Administrator candidates to accept our offer?” “We have a goal of hiring X amount of minority agricultural economists by 2029; where do we start and how do we identify the appropriate university partner?” “My professional playing career was 15 years; how can I locate investors who share in the vision I have for my foundation, so that I’m not exhausting my own resources?”

For close to 35 years, Dr. Dowe has found the answers to these questions, operating at the intersection of great people, innovative projects, and capital. His multifaceted career and national reputation as “the first call to make when I’m presented with an opportunity” (existing partner), has enabled Dr. Dowe to be a part of some of the most exciting conversations around the country.

His direct experience with public policy, governance, philanthropy, business, sports and entertainment, operations, human capital, economic development, and civic government places him in a very unique space, where he can add value over multiple sectors, numerous industries, and many geographic locations.

Alfred Dowe is the founder of A. Thomas Dowe Solutions. Alfred has over 30 years of experience in creating innovative solutions for people, businesses, corporations, institutions, and governments. His eclectic background includes executive positions in Financial Services, Municipal Government, Higher Education, Non-Profit Social Services, Professional Sports and Entertainment, and Faith-Based Leadership.

He has learned that the depth and functionality of his network has positioned several organizations to experience exponential growth in a smart, disciplined, and intelligent way. Dr. Dowe has also led organizations in transformational change and growth including helping a university receive the largest gift given to a public institution dedicated toward one academic department; enabled a graduate school to achieve a record number of enrollees from underrepresented communities. His leadership has positioned several new foundations and non-profit organizations to participate in funding conversations ranging from 6 to 11 figures.

His intimate understanding of federal, state, and local policy enables him to recognize collaborative opportunities between the public, private, and philanthropic sectors throughout the US, while also positioning those organizations to be considered for international and global resources.

His reputation as a problem solver, innovative collaborator, tactician, skilled networker, and experienced professional in multiple sectors and industries has placed him in an ideal position to positively affect systems by applying curated strategies that work.

Alfred has also served on the Boards of Directors for the Rotary Club of Roanoke Valley, First Tee of Roanoke Valley, the Carmelo Anthony Foundation, the Computer Museum of America, National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, The Virginia Criminal Justice Services Board, the White House Black Community Stakeholders, The President George Bush Diversity Roundtable, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Art Museum of Western Virginia, among several others.

Dowe has a BS in Political Science, MS in Operations Management, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy.

Board of Advisors

  • Pearl K. Dowe, Ph.D.

    Vice Provost For Faculty Affairs, Asa Griggs Chandler Professor of Political Science and African American Studies Emory University

  • Joe Daniels, Ph.D.

    Director, Zero Emission Fleet Strategy, Walmart

    President, BCTL Enterprises