Background
Thomas, Richard O. was born on May 29, 1941 in Boise, Idaho, United States. Son of Ormond and Mary Lacey Thomas.
Thomas, Richard O. was born on May 29, 1941 in Boise, Idaho, United States. Son of Ormond and Mary Lacey Thomas.
Bachelor of Science Aeronautical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytech. Institute, 1963; Master of Science Operations Research, George Washington University, 1973. Postgraduate program for senior executives, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986.
Researcher, David Taylor Research Center, Carderock, Maryland., 1963-1968; head support forces, logistic section, Office Naval Operations, 1969-1975; manager, American Management Systems Inc., 1976-1977; director Office Policy and Plans, Maritime Administration (unites states department Commerce, now unites states department Transportation), Washington, 1978-1982; director resources and policy evaluation Office Assistant Secretary Navy, unites states department Navy, 1983-1990; deputy assistant secretary Shore Resources, unites states department Navy, since 1991; M C.
Married Linda Hill, October 5, 1963. Children: Lauren, Sharon, Steven.