Frank Joseph Thomas

Background

Thomas, Frank Joseph was born on April 15, 1930 in Pocatello, Idaho.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Idaho, 1952; Master of Science, University California, Berkeley, 1957.

Career

Engineer Sandia Corporation, Albuquerque, 1952-1956. Manager engineering division Aerojet General, San Ramon, California, 1957-1964. Director nuclear program Office Secretary Defense, Washington, 1964-1967.

Senior scientist Rand Corporation, Santa Monica, California, 1967-1971. Chairman Pacific-Sierra Research Corporation, Los Angeles, 1971-1998, retired, 1998. Lecturer University California, Berkeley, 1956-1958.

Chairman treaty evaluation panel Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Washington, 1969-1971. Clear sky panel United States Air Force, Washington, 1967-1973.

Achievements

• Registered professional mechanical engineer, California. Achievements include development and operation of the first closed-cycle gas turbine power plant in the United States.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Aeronautics and Astro.

Connections

Son of Emil C. and Jean (Jones) Thomas. Married Carol Jones, February 4, 1949. Children: Dale, Wayne, Keith.

Father:

Emil C. Thomas

Mother:

Jean (Jones) T.

Spouse:

Carol Jones

child:

Dale Thomas

child:

Wayne Thomas

child:

Keith Thomas