George Orlando Thomas

Background

Thomas, George Orlando was born on January 19, 1937 in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. Son of Arnold John and Rachel Estelle (Lusher) Thomas.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Science, Colorado State University, 1959; Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, 1965; Master of Science in Mathematics, Colorado School of Mines, 1973.

Career

Designer, E & R Center, bureau of Reclamation, Denver, 1965-1973; designer, Southwest Region, bureau of Reclamation, Amarillo, Texas, 1973-1976; chief general engineering branch, L.M. Region, bureau of Reclamation, Denver, 1976-1985; chief buildings branch, Western Area Power Administration, Golden, Colorado, 1985-1995. Instructor Colorado School of Mines, Golden, 1982, U. Colorado, Denver, CommunityColl. of Denver, 1983.

Achievements

• George Orlando Thomas has been listed as a noteworthy Civil engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of the United States Committee Irrigation Drainage and Flood Control, Colorado State University's University/Industry Round Table, since 1988. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers (president Colorado section since 1996). Member NSPE (president State Colorado 1986-1987, Southwest PEG regional vice chair 1991-1993, PEG chairman 1994-1995), Denver Federal Center Profl Engineers Group (president 1991-1992), American Arbitration Association(Denver office advisory board since 1988). M C.

Connections

Married Sharyl Jo Young. Children: Gregory John, Jeffrey Charles.

Father:

Arnold John Thomas

Mother:

Rachel Estelle (Lusher) Thomas

Spouse:

Sharyl Jo Young

child:

Gregory John Thomas

child:

Jeffrey Charles Thomas