Robert Owen Thomas

Background

Thomas,, Robert Owen was born on November 6, 1944 in Pittsburgh. Son of Robert O. and Catherine (Stickel) Thomas.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mines, West Virginia University, 1967. Master of Science in Engineering Mines, West Virginia University, 1975. Master of Business Administration, Wheeling (West Virginia) College, 1986.

Career

Engineer J & L Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1967-1970, foreman, 1970-1972, assistant superintendent, 1972-1973, superintendent, 1973-1974, manager engineering, 1974-1979. Superintendent Gateway Coal Company, Prosperity, Pennsylvania, 1979-1983, general manager, since 1983.

Membership

Member National Mine Rescue Association, American Institute of Mining, Pittsburgh Coal Mining Institute (director since 1985). Lodges: Masons, Shriners.

Interests

• Restoring automobiles.

Connections

Married Peggy L. Woods, November 24, 1972. Children: Patrick, Kay.

Father:

Robert O. Thomas,

Mother:

Catherine (Stickel) Thomas,

Spouse:

Peggy L. Woods

child:

Kay Thomas,

child:

Patrick Thomas,