Background
Thomas, Howard Paul was born on August 20, 1942 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles Calvin and Helen Elizabeth Thomas.
Thomas, Howard Paul was born on August 20, 1942 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles Calvin and Helen Elizabeth Thomas.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Michigan, 1965; Master of Science in Engineering, University Michigan, 1966.
Engineer, Ove Arup & Partners, London, 1966-1967;
project engineer, Woodward-Clyde Cons., San Francisco, 1967-1973;
associate, Woodward-Clyde Cons., Anchorage, 1975-1989;
special consultant, Cowiconsult Cons., Copenhagen, 1973-1975;
principal engineer, Harding-Lawson Associations, Anchorage, 1989-1990;
vice president, chief engineer, EMCON Alaska, Inc., Anchorage, 1991-1994;
general manager, International Technology Corporation, Anchorage, 1994-1996;
associate, GeoEngrs., Inc., Anchorage, since 1996;
member, Anchorage Mayor's Geotechnical Advisory Commission, since 1997. Chairman National Technology Council Cold Regions Engineering, 1988-1989, Chairman of Commission program and publications, 1982-1984. Chairman 4th International Conference Cold Regions Engineering, Anchorage, 1986.
Liaison NAS/National Research Council Polar Research Board, since 1989.
Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers (president Anchorage chapter 1985-1986, chair management group A. 1996-1997, president Alaska section since 1998). Member Society American Military Engineers, Cons. Engineers Council Alaska (president 1989-1990), American Cons.
Engineers Council (national director 1990-1991), Project Management Institute (vice president Alaska chapter 1991-1995), Toastmasters(president Anchorage club 1984), Sons of Norway (vice president Anchorage lodge since 1997).
Married Ingrid Nybo, Jan.4, 1969. Children: Kent Michael, Lisa Karen, Karina Michelle.