Background
Thomas, Richard Stephen was born on June 5, 1949 in Mason City, Iowa, United States. Son of H. Idris and Mildred (Keen) Thomas.
Thomas, Richard Stephen was born on June 5, 1949 in Mason City, Iowa, United States. Son of H. Idris and Mildred (Keen) Thomas.
Associate of Arts, Northern Iowa Community College, 1969. Bachelor, University Northern Iowa, 1971. Bachelor of Liberal Studies, University Northern Iowa, 1991.
Master of Business Administration, University California, Berkeley, 1991.
Cost accountant, Boise Cascade, Mason City, Iowa., 1971-1972; cost accountant manager, Boise Cascade, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 1973-1974; staff accountant, Grumman Corporation, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1974-1976; accounting manager, Pullman Power Products, Williamsport, 1976-1979; treas, controller, Schweizer Dipple Inc., Cleveland, 1979-1987; treasurer, corporation controller, Langenau Manufacturing Company, Cleveland, 1987-1992; chief finance officer, Langenau Manufacturing Company, Cleveland, 1987-1992; secretary-treasurer, World Trade Wins Inc., Cleveland, 1987-1992; vice president finance and Chief Financial Officer, Norris Brothers Company, Inc., Cleveland, since 1992.
Member employer advisory committee Ohio Job Service, Greater Cleveland Growth Association, Westlake Ohio School Board. Member Institute Management Accountants (contractor's council 1985), Construction Finance Management Association (president 1995-2002, state director, national director), American Council for Construction Education (finance communications 1997-1998), Construction Industry Liason Communications (chairman), Cleveland Treasurer's Association, Cleveland Engineering Society, Associated Builders and Contractors, Construction Employers Association, Cleveland World Trade Association, Masons (local treasurer 1984), York Rite Bodies, City Club of Cleveland, University Club, Cleveland Athletic Club, University Northern Iowa Alumni Association, Phi Beta Lambda.
Married Pamela Jane Chipka, September 11, 1982.