Background
Thomas, Roger Kent was born on December 18, 1953 in Spanish Fork, Utah, United States. Son of Reed Elmer and Keturah (Francom) Thomas.
Thomas, Roger Kent was born on December 18, 1953 in Spanish Fork, Utah, United States. Son of Reed Elmer and Keturah (Francom) Thomas.
Bachelor, Brigham Young University, 1977. Master of Library Science, Indiana University, 1981. Master of Arts, Indiana University, 1985.
Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 1991.
Assistant librarian, East Asian cataloger, Indiana U. Libraries, Bloomington, 1986-1990; assistant professor Japanese language, Illinois State University, Normal, since 1990; director Study Abroad Program in Japan, Office International Studies, Illinois State University, Normal, since 1990.
Member Association for Asian Studies, Association for Teachers of Japanese.
Married Michiko Yamaoka, April 3, 1984. 1 child, Ivy Wakana.