Background
Thomas, Maria Aoling Chea was born on October 27, 1962 in New York City. Daughter of Francisco and Mavis Audrey (Chin) Chea.
Thomas, Maria Aoling Chea was born on October 27, 1962 in New York City. Daughter of Francisco and Mavis Audrey (Chin) Chea.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Center Florida, 1984.
Computer science consultant University Center Florida, Orlando, 1982-1983. Accountant Indiana Bankers Bank of Florida, 1984. Staff accountant Wynn, Dexter & Sampey, Certified Public Accountant, 1984-1985.
Senior tax accountant Watsky & Company, Certified Public Accountant, Altamonte Springs, Florida, 1986. Senior accountant McDirmit, Davis & Company, Certified Public Accountant, Orlando, 1986-1989. Real estate salesperson Real Estate One, 1988-1990.
Tax accountant, international accountant, shareholder Chastang, Ferrell, Sims & Eiserman, Certified Public Accountant, Winter Park, Florida, since 1989. Consultant CFSE Business Services, Inc., since 2000. Editor Asian Business Journal, 1988-1989, 91-94.
President Howell Estate Homeowners Association, Winter Park, Florida, 1988. Director-at-large Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1994. Leader Citrus Council Girl Scouts United States, 1995—2000.
Cheerleading coach Lakemont, 2000—2001. Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, International Visiting Council, International Delegates Federation, Asian-Pacific Heritage Council, Leadership Central Florida Alumni, Japan American Society (treasurer since 1996), Leadership Orlando Alumni Chamber of Commerce, Greater Orlando Area Chamber of Commerce, National Association Accountants, Chinese-American Association Central Florida, Asian-American Chamber of Commerce (executive committee 1988-1997, president 1991-1992, treasurer 1995), Florida Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Married Steven Nolan Thomas, March 21, 1998. Children: Samantha Kristine, Andrew Steven, Jonathan Chea.