Background
Thomas, Gayle Elaine was born on October 17, 1946 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Daughter of James Morris and Thelma (Juanita) Thomas.
Thomas, Gayle Elaine was born on October 17, 1946 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Daughter of James Morris and Thelma (Juanita) Thomas.
Associate of Arts, Spokane (Washington) Falls Community College, 1969; Bachelor, Whitworth College, 1972.
Agent, manager personal lines, Nationwide Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio., 1972-1977; agent, manager personal lines, Rogers & Rogers, Inc., Spokane, 1977-1981; treasurer, Cochrane & Company, Spokane, since 1980; also board directors, Cochrane & Company, Spokane owner, broker, Jones & Mitchell/Thomas Insurance Association, Spokane, since 1981; also board directors, Jones & Mitchell/Thomas Insurance Association, Spokane manager import/export, president, Gayle's Ltd., Spokane, since 1986; also board directors, Gayle's Ltd., Spokane. Instructor Indiana Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Association Washington, Spokane, 1978-1986.
Member executive committee Deaconess Hospital Foundation, Spokane, since 1981. Teacher Franklin Dance School for Children, Spokane, since 1985. Educational reader Planned Parenthood of Spokane, since 1983.
Board directors Colonial Clinic Rehabilitation Center, Spokane, since 1985. Trustee St. George's Preparatory School, Spokane, 1985-1988, chairman development, 1986-1987, chairman marketing, 1987-1988. Fellow, member Business Partners, Inc., Inland Northwest World Trade Council, American Business Women's Association (chairman since 1982, 86, Fund Raising award 1984, 85), Action Women's Exchange (charter 1978, 85), Professional Resource Options (board directors, founder 1983, Founder award 1986).
Clubs: Spokane Country, Spokane Racquet. Lodges: Order of Eastern Star.
Married Gerald Ernest Bell (divorced 1974). 1 child, Kenneth Bradley. Married Evan Edward Cochrane, December 6, 1980.