Background
Thomas,, Joseph James was born on October 17, 1948 in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. Son of Joseph James Senior and Myrtle Rose (Harris) Thomas.
trade association administrator
Thomas,, Joseph James was born on October 17, 1948 in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. Son of Joseph James Senior and Myrtle Rose (Harris) Thomas.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, West Virginia University, 1974.
Construction worker Laborers Local 942, Fairbanks, business agent, business manager. Member Alaska State Senate from District D, since 2006. Trustee Alaska Laborers Trust, since 1978.
Vice president Alaska State American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, 1984-1996. Member Alaska Worker's Compensation Board, Resource Development Council Executive Board, 1980-1986, Main Street Fairbanks, 1985-1988, Fairbanks Industrial Development Authority, 1988-1990, Fairbanks Development Authority, 1988-1992, board regents University Alaska, 1995-2003.
Volunteer various political campaigns.
Children: Damian, Natalie, Ryan.