Growing up, Thomas spent a lot of time at his local park and swim center. Some of his happiest times were when the Parks Department would sponsor excursions to places like Angel Island, The Palace of Fine Arts, or The Bay Model. Those short trips helped him make friends and learn independence.  As a Board Director at GVRD, Thomas wishes to utilize his 4 decades of Business Development and Management experience to guide and engage in conversations that promote and make available these types of activities, and more, for our young people here in Vallejo.