Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading African Americans George Thomas
George Thomas is a compassionate leader and committed public servant. George is a native of St. Louis, Missouri and 27 resident of Nashville. George is your neighbor and a successful nonprofit leader with a proven record of accomplishments of getting things done. George has lived, worked, volunteered as well as advocated for all children to have an equal opportunity to succeed.
WHY
I am running for State Senate because I am the architect of change, opportunity, and tomorrow to make sure that we all soar together, and we do not leave anyone behind. Throughout my life as a business leader, I have been committed to finding innovative and effective solutions to complex challenge, and that experience is exactly what I’ll bring to the State Capitol to improve the quality of life for the residents of Nashville. George is a strong advocate for public schools, improved health care, decreasing crime/safer neighborhoods, and housing/ home ownership opportunities.
EDUCATION
George graduated from Vashon Public High School in 1991, where he played varsity baseball, participated in the marching / concert band and was a member of the drama club as well as Upward Bound at St. Louis University. He is a graduate of Tennessee State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1996. While at TSU, George was a member of the Aristocrat of Bands as a percussionist and became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
CAREER
In 1999, George established the Education Equal Opportunity Group (EEOG), where he currently serves as Founder and President. Since 2007, George has received more than $300,000 working with Democrats and Republicans, to help serve at-risk public high school students across the State of Tennessee. EEOG is a culturally diverse college and career readiness organization working to reduce the high school dropout epidemic for disadvantaged students. The EEOG takes great pride in creating a positive, equal opportunity for students who may come from low-to-moderate income families.
FAMILY and FAITH
George is married to Stacey Thomas. They have two daughters and are members of Temple Church. The Thomas family live in the Bordeaux community in Nashville.
COMMUNITY
George has more than 20 years of experience in public service and he has been nominated for various awards and recognition, including selection as a leading community activist by the Future Ready Nashville campaign. In August of 2017, George was recognized by Tennessee Governor, Bill Haslam, for his outstanding service in the best interests and in the highest traditions in the State of Tennessee.