William Geraint Thomas

Background

Thomas, William Geraint was born on June 27, 1931 in Columbo, Sri Lanka. Son of Cecil James and Iris Katharine (Evans) Thomas. came to the United States, 1941.

Education

Bachelor, University of California, Berkeley, 1952.

Career

Reporter, editor, San Francisco Chronicle, 1952-1964; assistant to mayor, City of San Francisco, 1964-1966; chief consultant majority caucus, California State Assembly, Sacramento, 1966-1968; administrative assistant, United States Congressman Phillip Burson, Washington, 1968-1970; consultant interior committee, United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1970-1972; partner, Thomas & Iovino, San Francisco, 1972-1978; assistant regional director, National Park Svc., San Francisco, 1978-1989; superintendent, San Francisco Maritime NHP, since 1989.

Achievements

• William Geraint Thomas has been listed as a noteworthy Museum administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Democratic Club. Board directors National Libery Ship Memorial, 1978-1980. Sergeant United States Army, 1952-1954, Korea.

Member National Maritime Museum Association, National Maritime History Society, Press Club of San Francisco (president 1973-1974, Best News Story 1963).

Interests

• Avocation: sailing.

Connections

Married Maria Alcalde, January 2, 1976. 1 child, Laura.

Father:

Cecil James Thomas

Mother:

Iris Katharine (Evans) Thomas

Spouse:

Maria Alcalde

child:

Laura Thomas