Background
Thomas, Charles S. was born on April 6, 1945 in Burbank, California.
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Thomas, Charles S. was born on April 6, 1945 in Burbank, California.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1967; Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1972; Master of Business Administration, Long Island University, 1975.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army Corps of Engineers, 1967, advanced through grades to colonel, 1988, various command and staff positions, 1967-1981, executive officer 937th Engineer Group Fort Riley, Kansas, 1981-1983. Battalion Commander 2d Engineer Battalion, Republic of Korea, 1983-1985. Executive to chief of staff 8th United States Army, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 1985-1986.
Assistant chief of staff United States Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, 1987-1988, assistant director civil works division, 1988-1989, district engineer Los Angeles, since 1989. Instructor, assistant professional United States Military Academy, 1974-1977. Instructor Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1982-1983.
Member Society of America Military Engineers (Washington Post programs 1988-1989, Los Angeles Post president since 1990), National Society Professional Engineers, Masons.
Son of Claude Ashley and Frances Emma (Shrader) T. Married Sally Jean Downing, December 27, 1967. Children: Robert R., Jeffrey A.