Background
Thomas, Lewis Edward was born on May 18, 1913 in Lima, Ohio, United States. Son of Lewis Edward and Ilma Kathryn (Siebert) Thomas.
laboratory executive petroleum company executive
Thomas, Lewis Edward was born on May 18, 1913 in Lima, Ohio, United States. Son of Lewis Edward and Ilma Kathryn (Siebert) Thomas.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio Northern University, 1935. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1973.
Assistant professor of chemistry Virginia Military Institute, 1940-1945. Development engineer Sun Oil Corporation, Toledo, 1945-1949, laboratory supervisor, 1950-1969, division supervisor, 1969-1973, laboratory manager, 1973-1978. Manager Toledo Symphony, 1978-1980.
Marketing staff Jones & Henry laboratories, Toledo, 1980-1982.
Visiting scientist to area high schools Ohio Academy Science, 1960-1967. Board director First InternHealth Network, 1990.
Lay reader Episcopal Church, 1962-1989. President, treasurer Harvard Elementary School Parent-Teachers Association, 1953-1954.
Member Mayor"s Industrial Development Committee, Toledo, 1963-1966.
Member Governor"s Committee Statewide Health Planning Council, 1976-1982. Member Lucas County Center Committee, precinct committeeman Republican Party, 1958-1989. Trustee Toledo Public Library.
1966-1970, president,1969-1970.
Trustee Toledo Lucas County Public Library., 1970-1993, vice president, 1971-1972, president, 1972-1975, 85-88. Trustee U. Toledo, 1967-1976, vice Chairman of the Board, 1971-1975.
Chairman advisory board Saint Charles Hospital, 1990-1993. Member Association Governing Bds.
Universities and Colleges, 1969-1976.
Trustee Toledo Symphony Orchestra, 1981-1993. Member governing board Northwest Ohio Council Girl Scouts United States, 1981-1989. Chairman Northwest Ohio Easter Seals, 1983. named Engineer of Year, Toledo Area, 1976.
Recipient Thanks badge Girl Scouts American, 1987, 93.
Registered professional engineer, Ohio.
Member National, Ohio (chairman state conv.1975), Toledo (trustee 1974-1976) societies professional engineers, American Institute Chem.Engrs., American Chemical Society (president Toledo section 1960), National Management Association (trustee Toledo chapter 1962-1970, national director 1968-1970), Technology Society Toledo (president 1968-1969), Explorers. Club: Toastmasters, Perrysburg Exchange.
Married Elinda Patricia Grafton, December 21, 1939. Children: Linda Thomas Collins, Stephanie Thomas Pawuk, Kathryn Thomas Ramsey, Deborah G. Preissler.