Robert Thomas has served as a Councilman for the city of West Columbia, Texas for the past 21 years. He is affiliated with several boards and organizations, including the city of West Columbia's Economic Development Corporation and the Capital Improvement Committee, the Lions Club, Communities In School, the Chamber of Commerce of West Columbia, and Phi Beta Sigma and Phi Beta Lambda fraternities. A graduate of Prairie View A&M University, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. He also holds a certificate in certified Russian language from Rice University. He retired from Johnson Space Center as a Software Engineer in Mission Control and Simulation Astronaut Trainer. Robert Thomas now serves as an Assistant Adult Probation Officer in Brazoria County and has built his life in service to others, with a deep-rooted love for and devotion to his community.