Background
Thomas, William Arthur was born on September 10, 1946 in Rockhill, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Patrick and Phyllis Rose (Polcaro) Thomas.
Thomas, William Arthur was born on September 10, 1946 in Rockhill, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Patrick and Phyllis Rose (Polcaro) Thomas.
Bachelor summa cum laude in Philosophy, Mount Angel Seminary, 1968. Master of Public Administration, Portland State University, 1979.
Caseworker Oregon Children's Services Division, Portland, 1970—1976, social services supervisor, 1977—1988. Director licensing Oregon Liquor Control Commission, Portland, 1980—1981, director regulation, 1981—1982, deputy administrator, since 1983.