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William (Greg) Thomas

Hendersonville,TN, United States

Summary

Experienced with coordinating and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to ensure seamless project execution. Track record of implementing process improvements and achieving project milestones.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Natural Resources Program Manager

US Army Corps of Engineers - J. Percy Priest Lake
03.2020 - 05.2025


  • Retired in this position. Served as the Resource Manager or Lake Manager supervising 12-15 employees. Responsible for all personnel actions, budgeting and operations at the lake which was around 32,000 acres of land and water.
  • Supervisor: Freddie Bell (615-240-4050)

Supervisory Biologist (Chief, Natural Resources)

US Army Corps of Engineers - Nashville District - Operations Section
01.2021 - 05.2021


  • Responsible for a professional staff that provided support to 10 multipurpose projects (lakes)in the Nashville District that provides recreation to the region. This included all things associated with the Natural Resources Program. Also responsible for hiring new interns for Park Ranger positions.
  • Supervisor: Chris Atkins (615-981-2446)


Natural Resources Specialist (Planner)

US Army Corps of Engineers - Operations Section
06.2015 - 03.2020
  • Staff Subject Matter Expert on Contracting, Budget Development and Project Management. Liaison and supported 10 lakes in the Nashville District.
  • Supervisor: Brian Mangrum (615-736-2030)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Natural Resources Program Manager (Resource Manager)

US Army Corps of Engineers - Cheatham Lake
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Served as the Resource Manager or Lake Manager supervising 9-11 employees. Responsible for all personnel actions, budgeting and operations at the lake which was around 17,000 acres of land and water.
  • Supervisor: Freddie B. Bell (615-847-9805)

Civil Engineer Technician (Facility Manager)

US Army Corps of Engineers - Old Hickory Lake
03.2013 - 06.2015


  • Facility Manager at Old Hickory - Responsible for all recreation facilities on a large lake. Team leader over a staff of 5 employees and large contracting staff.
  • Supervisor: Crystal Tingle (615-202-1379)


Civil Engineer Technician (Facility Manager)

US Army Corps of Engineers - J. Percy Priest Lake
10.2003 - 03.2013
  • Facility Manager at J. Percy Priest Lake - Responsible for all recreation facilities on a large lake. Team leader over a staff of 5 employees and large contracting staff.
  • Supervisor: Freddie Bell Note: Todd D. Yann (Retired) (615-240-4050)

Natural Resources Specialist (Planner)

US Army Corps of Engineers - Operations Section
02.2011 - 05.2011
  • Staff Subject Matter Expert on Contracting, Budget Development and Project Management. Liaison and supported 10 lakes in the Nashville District.
  • Supervisor: Andreas F. Patterson (Retired) (615-618-3289)

Natural Resources Program Manager (Resource Manager)

US Army Corps of Engineers - J. Percy Priest Lake
05.2010 - 10.2010
  • Served as the Resource Manager or Lake Manager supervising 12-15 employees. Responsible for all personnel actions, budgeting and operations at the lake which was around 32,000 acres of land and water.
  • Supervisor: Freddie Bell (615-240-4050)

Conservation Biologist

US Army Corps of Engineers - J. Percy Priest Lake
11.2008 - 03.2009
  • Team Leader Park Ranger over 2-3 employees. Responsible for Wildlife, Fisheries and Natural Resources Management.
  • Supervisor: Todd D. Yann (Retired) (615-418-0651)


Engineer Officer

Tennessee Army National Guard
11.1988 - 02.2009
  • Career spanning 20 years in various positions in supervision, logistics, and up to Brigade Operations. Tour in Iraq in the logistics section of an Engineer Brigade. Retired at the rank of Major.
  • Supervisor: COL Andrew Milligan (Reference) Note: Supervisor Retired (931-980-4951)


Park Ranger

US Army Corps of Engineers - J. Percy Priest Lake
12.1997 - 09.2003
  • Park Ranger at a large Lake. Patrolled the resource via vehicle and boat. Responsible for various Natural Resources Programs.
  • Supervisor: Todd D. Yann - Retired (615-418-0651)


Education

Bachelor's degree - Natural Resources Management

University of Tennessee Martin
Martin, TN
12.1996

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strategic planning

Timeline

Supervisory Biologist (Chief, Natural Resources)

US Army Corps of Engineers - Nashville District - Operations Section
01.2021 - 05.2021

Natural Resources Program Manager

US Army Corps of Engineers - J. Percy Priest Lake
03.2020 - 05.2025

Natural Resources Program Manager (Resource Manager)

US Army Corps of Engineers - Cheatham Lake
04.2019 - 08.2019

Natural Resources Specialist (Planner)

US Army Corps of Engineers - Operations Section
06.2015 - 03.2020

Civil Engineer Technician (Facility Manager)

US Army Corps of Engineers - Old Hickory Lake
03.2013 - 06.2015

Natural Resources Specialist (Planner)

US Army Corps of Engineers - Operations Section
02.2011 - 05.2011

Natural Resources Program Manager (Resource Manager)

US Army Corps of Engineers - J. Percy Priest Lake
05.2010 - 10.2010

Conservation Biologist

US Army Corps of Engineers - J. Percy Priest Lake
11.2008 - 03.2009

Civil Engineer Technician (Facility Manager)

US Army Corps of Engineers - J. Percy Priest Lake
10.2003 - 03.2013

Park Ranger

US Army Corps of Engineers - J. Percy Priest Lake
12.1997 - 09.2003

Engineer Officer

Tennessee Army National Guard
11.1988 - 02.2009

Bachelor's degree - Natural Resources Management

University of Tennessee Martin
William (Greg) Thomas