Background
Gates, Thomas J. was born on July 29, 1950 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Delton O. and Violet B. (Barone) Gates.
mental health services professional
Gates, Thomas J. was born on July 29, 1950 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Delton O. and Violet B. (Barone) Gates.
Bachelor in Humanities, Seattle University, 1974. Bachelor in Education, Seattle University, 1977. Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science, Whitworth College, 1985.
Groupworker, Toutle River Boys Ranch, Castle Rock, Washington, 1978-1984;
substance abuse counselor, Community Alcohol & Drug Center, Longview, Washington, 1984-1991;
mental health therapist, Lower Columbia Mental Health Center, Longview, Washington, since 1991. Family counselor Cowlitz County Family Court, Longview, Washington, 1983. Supervisor candidate Cons.
Aluminum Company of America Aluminum, Vancouver, Washington, 1983-1984.
Volunteer State Literacy Council, Seattle, 1974-1976. Core team member Longview/Kelso (Washington) School district, 1984-1990. STAR team member, Kelso School District, 1990-1991.
Member Lower Columbia Personnel and Guidance Association, Chemical Dependency Professionals Wash.State, National Association Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Washington State Counseling and Development, Washington Mental Health Counselors Association Clubs: Toastmasters International (Able Toastmaster).
Married Karla D. Schutt, November 24, 1984.