Gary Thomas of Wellington, Texas, a member of the Choctaw Nation, has published his first children’s book, “The Bean Hill Kids,” inspired by his early years in Wellington. The book is intended for readers ages 6-12. Thomas previously authored “How to Plan a Funeral” and “How to Start Your Own Business.”
A graduate of Columbia College (business administration) and the University of Phoenix (master’s degree), Thomas also completed professional training at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. He has extensive experience in the funeral industry, including ownership and management of family and corporate funeral homes and cemeteries, and has written on the topic.
Thomas has more than 15 years of corporate management and marketing experience with a Fortune 500 company and has been teaching in the Denver area for the past 20 years, both in classrooms and online. He currently teaches at Luna College in New Mexico and the American Academy McAlister Institute in New York.
Active in the Knights of Columbus, Thomas serves as a district deputy, overseeing multiple councils and providing guidance and mentorship.