Mayor, City of Simi Valley
Thomas, who was first elected in November, has been a career entrepreneur. He began as a graphic designer, then became a partner in a real estate marketing firm before forming a direct marketing firm in 1992. He also owns a commercial printing company. Active in the community, Thomas served 20 years on the board of the Boys & Girls Club, including four years as president. He has served on the Simi Valley Gang Task Force and the Simi Valley Crime Prevention Task Force. He is now on the board of the Simi Valley Police Foundation and previously served three years as president. Thomas was given the Simi Valley Community Foundation Humanitarian Award in 2013, among other honors.