Richard W. Thomas, Jr. (Rick)

ADDRESS: 27 Huntwick Ct., Columbia, SC, 29206-1365

BUSINESS PHONE: (803) 217-9261 HOME PHONE: (803) 787-1725

DATE OF BIRTH: 12/15/47

SPOUSE: Anne Pittman Thomas CHILDREN : Elizabeth (27) Warren (25)

Education:

• B S of Engineering 1970 (University of SC)- Structures and Mechanics
• Master of Engineering 1977 (University of SC) – Environmental , Structures, Foundations
• Graduate studies in MBA Program (University of SC) 1977-1980
• Graduate of the University of Georgia Southeastern Electric Exchange Public Utility Management School 1990
• Graduate of the Executive Marketing Management School at Columbia University , New York 1994.
• Registered Professional Engineer

SPECIAL HONORS:

• Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Society U. of South Carolina Graduate School of Business.

BUSINESS & OTHER MEMBERSHIPS:

• Mayor of Arcadia Lakes Town Council 2003-2013
• Council Member of Arcadia Lakes Town Council 1995 - 2003
• Member of Columbia Forum and Econ. Development Committee of 100
• Member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.
• Member Executive Association of Greater Columbia
• Member of Who’s Who in the Southeast

CHURCH AFFILIATION:

First Baptist Church

OUTSIDE INTERESTS:

Golf, Hunting, Piano, Bicycling, Family Activities

CAREER HISTORY:

Assistant Engineer, Highway Planning for S.C. D.O.T. 1967-1971. Nuclear Design Engineer with Duke Power Company 1971-1973. Consulting Engineer with Wilbur Smith and Associates 1973-1974. Began work with SCE&G in 1974: Held Senior Engineering positions in Transmission Engineering, System Planning, Materials and Standards, Manager Industry Relations and Contracts; General Manager of Metro Columbia Customer Service, Engineering and Electric Operations; Manager Commercial Marketing and Sales, Manager Industrial Marketing & Major Accounts and currently holds the position of Industrial Accounts Manager in Key Industrial Accounts.