Background
Thomas, John Charles was born on October 14, 1924 in Greensburg, Indiana.
Thomas, John Charles was born on October 14, 1924 in Greensburg, Indiana.
Bachelor, University Notre Dame, 1947.
Advertising sales representative Shelbyville (Indiana) News, 1948-1950. Copy director Kane Advertising, Bloomington, Illinois, 1950-1955. Accountant executive Northlich-Stolley, Cincinnati, 1955-1958.
Director advertising Philip Carey Company, 1958-1972. Vice president marketing Kar Kare Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1972-1974. Marketing consultant, 1974-1975.
Advertising manager Homelite division Textron, 1975-1984. President Boyd, Kellen and Thomas, 1984-1987. Marketing and communications consultant, 1987-1991.
President J.C. Thomas Marketing Communications, since 1991.
Board directors Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation, since 1979, Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools, 1991-1994, board advisors Catholic Social Services, Diocese of Charlotte, since 1995. Member Business Marketing Association (certified business communicator, vice president Carolinas chapter 1982-1983, president 1983-1985, international board directors, regional vice president 1986-1988). Clubs: Notre Dame of Charlotte (president 1983-1985).
Son of John and Nora (Donahue) T. Married Ruth Carolyn Bower, November 26, 1949. Children: Jeffrey, Angela, Beth, John, Melissa, Jennifer, James, Joel, Erin.