James Thomas
District Vice President of Thomson Family YMCA

How many years have you been with your profession? 15 + years

How many years have your been in your position? 1.5 years

What do you love most about your job? I love that The Family Y gives me opportunities on a daily basis to make a positive influence in my community and make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Which business leader in McDuffie County has had the biggest impact on your career and how? Bill Coleman. He has been the board chairman for The Family Y over the past year helped provide guidance and leadership when needed.

What does your Chamber membership mean to you? It means joining other businesses and coming to together to make McDuffie County a better community for everyone. 

What is your favorite Chamber event and why? The Farmers Market is my favorite Chamber event due to allowing the community to come together and supporting our local vendors and farmers.

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up and why? I wanted to be Superman when I grew up. Superman is super strong, he can fly and he saves people.