Background
Thomas, David William was born on March 27, 1947 in Berea, Ohio, United States. Son of William Glyndwr and Mary Ellen Thomas.
Thomas, David William was born on March 27, 1947 in Berea, Ohio, United States. Son of William Glyndwr and Mary Ellen Thomas.
Bachelor, Thiel College, 1969. Master of Science, American University, 1980. Graduate, Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1981.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1970, advanced through grades to captain, 1990, boat group officer Little Creek, Virginia, 1970-1971;, 1978-1991. Training support officer Naval Guided Missile School, Virginia Beach, 1971-1974. Public affairs officer Trident Submarine Missile Program, Seattle, 1974-1976.
Assignment/placement officer Office of Chief Information/Naval Military Personnel Command, Washington, 1977-1978. Commanding officer Navy Internal Relations Activity, 1985-1988. Public affairs officer Navy Recruiting Command, 1979-1980, Second Fleet, 1981-1983, Sub Force Atlantic, 1983-1985.
Deputy director for planning Public Affairs Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Washington, 1988-1991. Director congressional public affairs Naval Sea Systems Command, since 1991.
Member Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Beverly Blanche Birkenmeier, August 23, 1969 (deceased August 1971). Married Barbara Sue Kunda, August 26, 1972. Children: Amy Lynn, Paul Glyndwr.