Henry County Advisory Committee with Commissioner Vivian Thomas, Henry County Board of Commissioners
Vivian A. Thomas is not the average business owner. With more than two decades of commendable entrepreneurial experience, Ms. Thomas is clearly an enterprise expert; having built several multimillion dollars, developments. Her business acumen has created a reputation for industry excellence from one who has illustrated mastery in bringing visions to life."I will not be locked in a box! I am a people's person, committed to the community willing to break thru glass ceiling for progressive change and smart growth and quality developments."
A native of Hawkinsville, Georgia, she is a graduate of Georgia State University, where she studied Business. An engaged community leader, Ms. Thomas is always at the forefront of serving her community which has led her to officially announce her candidacy for Commissioner in Henry County Georgia, to represent District Four.
Ms. Thomas expansive civic and business involvement includes board membership with the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority and service as a commissioner for the Stockbridge Urban Re-Development Authority. She served on the Public Policy Committee of the Atlanta Business League and served as chair of the Family Selection Committee of Clayton County Habitat for Humanity. Ms. Thomas was named twice as one of the One Hundred Women of Influence in Georgia by the Atlanta Business League.
Ever committed to the care and education of children and youth, Ms. Thomas lends her expertise daily to professional organizations, state legislators, and the general public, lobbying for increased budgets for education and educating them on the importance of education, from pre-school to college. Vivian will continue to be a resounding voice for the citizens of Henry County.
In her spare time, Vivian Thomas enjoys motivational speaking, cooking and spending time with her family. Thru her foundation, she mentors teens and young adults in moving forwards to accomplishing their life purpose and personal success. A natural leader, the firstborn of eight, she credits her success and longevity to the values of hard work and determination, which were instilled by her loving parents. She is a proud mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister.
