Background
Thomas, James Egbert was born on April 14, 1921 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of James E. Thomas and Ruth Maude Cloud.
symphony orchestra administrator
Thomas, James Egbert was born on April 14, 1921 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of James E. Thomas and Ruth Maude Cloud.
Bachelor, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1946. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1949.
Enlisted, United States Air Force, 1942; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force, 1966; retired, United States Air Force, 1973; supervisor music, Ashland (Ohio) City Schools, 1954-1980; general manager, Ashland Symphony Orchestra, since 1984. Chairman government relations Music Educators National Conference, Reston, Virginia, 1978-1980.
Member Ohio Music Education Association (president 1974-1978. Distinguished Service award 1981), Ashland City Club (secretary since 1978).
Married Ireene M. Tolbert, February 28, 1944. Children: James Edwin, Jeffrey Alan.