Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas currently serves as the Senior Army Instructor for the JROTC program at Ballantyne Ridge High School under Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, where responsibilities include managing the JROTC unit in alignment with school policies. Prior experience includes various leadership roles within the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, including Deputy Operations Officer and Civil Affairs Officer, Brigade Operations Officer, and Brigade Training Officer, enabling comprehensive military planning and management of operations. Mark Thomas holds a Master of Business Administration from Lebanon Valley College and has completed multiple education programs in emergency management, security studies, and criminal justice, enhancing expertise in leadership, operations, and strategic planning within military and civil environments.