Frank Nelson Thomas

Background

Thomas, Frank Nelson was born on November 9, 1953 in Volga, South Dakot. Son of Marlys D. (Hagen) Thomas.

Education

Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, U. South Dakot, 1975; postgraduate, St. Paul's Seminary, 1976-1977; Master of Divinity summa cum laude, North America Baptist College, 1980; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Technology U., 1988; postgraduate, U. Nebraska, since 1982.

Career

Instructor and family therapist, Texas Texas U., Lubbock, 1983-1988; project coordinator, therapist, Adolescent Drug Treatment Program, Texas Texas U., Lubbock, 1985-1988; director outpatient services, Willow Creek Hospital, Arlington, Texas, 1988-1989; assistant professor, graduate faculty member, Texas Women's U., Denton, since 1989. Co-founder The Genesis Foundation, Inc., Fort Worth, since 1990. Consultant, affiliate Willow Creek Hospital, Arlington, since 1989.

Achievements

• Frank Nelson Thomas has been listed as a noteworthy Family therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Mental Health Association of Tarrant County, Fort Worth, 1989-1990, Interprofl. Mental Health Liaison Committee of Texas, 1988-1991. Advisor Assessment Center of Tarrant, Fort Worth, 1989-1990.

Member American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (certified), Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (executive director 1985-1991, Svc. award 1987, Commendation 1991), Phi Kappa Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: music, outdoor recreation, hiking, aerobic walking.

Connections

Married Lori Rae Watchorn, August 21, 1976. 1 child, Allison Leigh.

Father:

Marlys D. (Hagen) T. Thomas

Spouse:

Lori Rae Watchorn

child:

Allison Leigh Thomas