Background
Thomas, Stephen was born on August 29, 1923 in New York City. Son of Peter and Amelia Thomas.
Thomas, Stephen was born on August 29, 1923 in New York City. Son of Peter and Amelia Thomas.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Mechanical Engineering, University Michigan, 1951.
From foreman to personnel supervisor EI du Pont, Buffalo, Wilmington, Delaware and Brevard, North Carolina, 1951—1984, personnel supervisor, 1970—1984, retired, 1984. Assistant chemical laboratory University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1948, assistant metalurgical laboratory, 1948—1951. Instructor Blue Ridge Community College, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 1970—1975.
Consultant human relations EI du Pont, Brevard, North Carolina, 1984—1991. Second lieutenant transportation corporation United States Army, 1945-1946.
Chairman Mayor's Committee for Handicapped, Henderson County, 1980. Board directors Cmty Foundation Henderson County, 1986—1988. Member board directors Laurel Park (North Carolina) Alcohol Beverage Control Board, 1983—1999.
Mediator Dispute Settlement Center Henderson County, 1984—2002. Arbitrator Better Business Bureau, Asheville, North Carolina, 1986—2002. Member board directors Dispute Settlement Center Henderson County, 2001—2002.
Treasurer Republican Party, Henderson County, North Carolina. Member board directors Western Carolina Community Action, 1970, Western North Carolina Tomorrow, 1986—1994, Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital, Henderson County, 1981—1994.
Married Jane Anne Broderick, July 3, 1948. Children: Barbara Gail, Jessica Lynne, Susan Amelia.