Thomas is a decorated veteran serving in the New Jersey State Police (Ret) with the rank of Detective Sergeant First Class. While with the State Police, Thomas participated in task force operations with the FBI, Homeland Security and INTERPOL.

During his service in the United States Army, Thomas achieved the rank of Command Sergeant Major - recipient of the Bronze Star with assignments in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay Cuba with Top Secret Security Clearance.

Thomas is a Self Motivated and highly organized individual with extensive knowledge, training and experience regarding counter-terrorism operations, tactical firearm proficiency, intelligence matters, and law enforcement protocols and procedures. Proven capabilities over a distinguished 40 year career to lead personnel and initiatives with minimal oversight, perform effectively under pressure, develop collaborative and fruitful relationships with partners and balance competing priorities.