John Paul Thomas

Background

Thomas, John Paul was born on November 2, 1940 in Plymouth, Ohio, United States. Son of James Alfred and Dorathy Eliza (Geesaman) Thomas.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, Wooster College, 1962; Master of Arts in Political Science, U. Toledo, 1970; Master of Public Administration, University of Southern California, 1977; D in Public Administration, University of Southern California, 1982.

Career

Teacher, administrator, Toledo Public Schools, 1962-1969; administrator, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council Government, 1969-1971; administrator, Department Public Aid State of Illinois, Chicago, 1971-1972; director department, National Association Counties, Washington, 1972-1977; executive director, National Association Counties, Washington, since 1986; executive director, State Association County Comrs., Tallahassee, 1977-1986. Consultant Agency for International Development, Kingston, Jamaica, 1982-1983. Adjunct Professor Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1983-1986.

Achievements

• John Paul Thomas has been listed as a noteworthy Association administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member advisory council Intergovtl. Relations, Tallahassee, 1978-1986, Advisory Committee to the United States Office Treasury, Washington, 1982-1984, Policy Council State University System Florida, Tallahassee, 1980-1986, Parent and Volunteer Orgns., Toledo, Washington and Tallahassee. Member American Society Public Administration (president Toledo chapter 1970, president Tallahassee chapter 1983, committee Washington chapter), National Academy Public Administration.

Interests

• Avocations: jogging, reading, canoeing.

Connections

Married Susan Jane Chalfant, January 1, 1985. Children from previous marriage: Jennifer, James.

Father:

James Alfred Thomas

Mother:

Dorathy Eliza (Geesaman) Thomas

Spouse:

Susan Jane Chalfant