Award Year
1998
Graduation Year
1954
Department
Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Award Category
Engineering Hall of Fame
Biography
Jack Thomas had an outstanding career in the utility business. He began as an engineering intern with San Diego Gas and Electric in 1957. In 1972, he became vice president of the electric division and in 1991, he became President and Chief Operating Officer.
During his years of major responsibility the productivity, rates, and customer satisfaction were tremendously improved for this one million plus customer company. Mr. Thomas has had extensive roles in community service with the San Diego community. He is a past president of the Pacific Coast Electrical Association. He graduated from OSU with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1954.
Degrees
- BSME 1954 - MIME