James A. Thomas
Founder at Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic
Profile
James A.
Thomas was the founder of Thomas Properties Group, Inc. (founded in 1996) and held the title of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Thomas is also the founder of Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic.
Mr. Thomas's current job(s) include being a Member-Chairman Council at Weingart Center Association, Colonial Williamsburg National Council, Ralph M.
Parsons Foundation, Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, Town Hall Los Angeles, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, SOS Coral Trees, Baldwin-Wallace College, National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc., The Real Estate Roundtable, St. John's Health Center Foundation, and I Have A Dream Foundation-Los Angeles.
Mr. Thomas's former job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer of Sacramento Kings LP and ARCO Arena Ltd.
from 1992 to 1999, Chairman of Parkway Properties, Inc. from 2013 to 2016, Chairman of Parkway, Inc. in 2016 and 2017, Chairman of The Grand Avenue Committee, Inc., Director of Center Theatre Group, Trustee of Museum Associates, and Co-Managing Partner of Maguire Thomas Partners from 1983 to 1996.
Mr. Thomas's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1959 and a graduate degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
James A. Thomas active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
 Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest business association in the region. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company's mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and competitive. The company represents the interests of businesses in the region. Maria S. Salinas has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Director/Board Member | - |
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
 Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Ralph M. Parsons Foundation engages in the provision of grantmaking in human services, civic and cultural, education, and health. The company was founded by Ralph M. Parsons in 1961 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Baldwin-Wallace College | Director/Board Member | - |
| St. John's Health Center Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
| SOS Coral Trees | Director/Board Member | - |
I Have A Dream Foundation-Los Angeles
 I Have A Dream Foundation-Los Angeles Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The I Have A Dream Foundation-Los Angeles is a non-profit organization that provides long-term support to under-resourced youth to help them achieve their full potential. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The foundation promotes values of higher education and career success from an early age and provides opportunities through financial resources and enrichment programs. The company's mission includes academic support, college and career readiness, life skill development, parent engagement, and social-emotional support. The foundation offers an $8,000 scholarship for higher education and guaranteed tuition support. Debra L. Fine has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Director/Board Member | - |
Weingart Center Association
 Weingart Center Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Weingart Center Association is a non-profit organization that provides transitional and permanent supportive housing, medical and mental health services, substance abuse and recovery programs, education, workforce development, and long-term case management to homeless residents in Los Angeles, CA. The organization is currently constructing the first of two new Weingart Towers in the Skid Row district to provide permanent supportive housing. Senator Kevin Murray has been the President and CEO of the private company since 2011. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Colonial Williamsburg National Council | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic | Founder | 2009-07-16 |
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Training of James A. Thomas
| Baldwin-Wallace College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 21 |
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Thomas Properties Group, Inc.
 Thomas Properties Group, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Thomas Properties Group, Inc. operates as a real estate company that owns, acquires, develops and manages primarily office, as well as mixed-use and residential properties on a nationwide basis. It engages in the acquisition and ownership of premier properties, both on a consolidated basis and through its strategic joint ventures, property development and redevelopment and property management, and leasing activities. The company's property operations comprises of its primary source of cash flow and provides revenue through rental operations, property management, asset management, leasing and other fee income. Thomas Properties Group was founded by James A. Thomas in 1996 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Finance |
I Have A Dream Foundation-Los Angeles
I Have A Dream Foundation-Los Angeles Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The I Have A Dream Foundation-Los Angeles is a non-profit organization that provides long-term support to under-resourced youth to help them achieve their full potential. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The foundation promotes values of higher education and career success from an early age and provides opportunities through financial resources and enrichment programs. The company's mission includes academic support, college and career readiness, life skill development, parent engagement, and social-emotional support. The foundation offers an $8,000 scholarship for higher education and guaranteed tuition support. Debra L. Fine has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Health Services |
Center Theatre Group
 Center Theatre Group Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Center Theatre Group provides entertainment services. The firm offers preeminent arts and cultural programs. The company was founded by Gordon Davidson in 1967 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Ralph M. Parsons Foundation engages in the provision of grantmaking in human services, civic and cultural, education, and health. The company was founded by Ralph M. Parsons in 1961 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Miscellaneous |
| St. John's Health Center Foundation | |
Museum Associates
 Museum Associates Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Museum Associates operates museums and organizes art exhibits. The company shares its collection through exhibitions, public programs, and research facilities. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
| Maguire Thomas Partners | |
Sacramento Kings LP
 Sacramento Kings LP Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sacramento Kings LP owns and operates a basketball team. It offers sport merchandise retailing and marketing services. The Sacramento Kings was formed by Les Harrison in 1945 and is located in Sacramento, CA. | Consumer Services |
ARCO Arena Ltd.
 ARCO Arena Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance ARCO Arena Ltd. operated as an indoor arena. The company was headquartered in Sacramento, CA. | Finance |
| SOS Coral Trees | |
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest business association in the region. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company's mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and competitive. The company represents the interests of businesses in the region. Maria S. Salinas has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Commercial Services |
| Colonial Williamsburg National Council | |
Weingart Center Association
Weingart Center Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Weingart Center Association is a non-profit organization that provides transitional and permanent supportive housing, medical and mental health services, substance abuse and recovery programs, education, workforce development, and long-term case management to homeless residents in Los Angeles, CA. The organization is currently constructing the first of two new Weingart Towers in the Skid Row district to provide permanent supportive housing. Senator Kevin Murray has been the President and CEO of the private company since 2011. | Commercial Services |
| Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic | |
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc.
 National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997. | Finance |
The Real Estate Roundtable
 The Real Estate Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Real Estate Roundtable operates real estate and trade associations. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Jeffrey D. DeBoer. | Commercial Services |
| The Grand Avenue Committee, Inc. | |
Town Hall Los Angeles
 Town Hall Los Angeles Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Town Hall Los Angeles operates as a non-profit, nonpartisan speaker’s forum, providing a platform for discussing and debating today’s most pressing issues. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Commercial Services |
Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County
 Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County is a non-profit organization, which focuses on the management and operation of the Music Center. Its activities include performances such as dance, music, opera, theatre, outdoor events, guest events, and films. The organization was founded on December 6, 1964 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
Parkway Properties, Inc.
 Parkway Properties, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Parkway Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment trust, which engages in the acquisition, ownership, and management of office and parking properties. It offers fee-based real estate services through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Finance |
Parkway, Inc.
 Parkway, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Parkway, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust company. It engages in the ownership, acquisition, development, and leasing of class A office properties in Houston, Texas. The company was founded on June 3, 2016 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
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