John Thomas

Position
Ward 1
Phone Number
541-969-4436
Email
Profile

Term Ending

  • December 31, 2028

Educational Information

  • BA - Church Ministry Northwest University (1995) Kirkland, WA
  • MSW - Social Work Walla Walla University (2011) College Place, WA

Current Occupation

  • OYA Offense Specific Treatment Coordinator

Employment History

  • KUMA (2002-06) Radio Production, Coffee Hour Host
  • Lifeways (2006-09) Group Home Manager
  • ODHS Child Welfare (2009-15)
  • Permanency Case Worker (Hermiston),
  • Child Protective Services Supervisor (Pendleton)
  • OHA Pendleton Cottage (2015-22) Psychiatric Social Worker
  • Private Practice Therapist (2022-24)
  • Oregon Youth Authority (2024-Present)
  • Statewide Offense-Specific Treatment Coordinator

Community Service

  • Pendleton City Commissions (Appointed 2004-06): Airport, Youth, Library
  • Umatilla-Morrow Alternatives (2009-15)
  • Umatilla Co Special Library District (Elected 2017-Present)
  • Pendleton City Commissions (Appointed 2015-18): Historical Preservation, Arts Pendleton City Council (Elected 2025-Present)

Hobbies

Fitness, Adopting rescue cats/dogs, Reading, Gardening

Family

Married to Aaron since 2017. Four adult children and one grandchild.