Michael B. ThomasMichael B. Thomas is manager of land, public, and government affairs at the North American Coal Corporation in Mississippi. He has about 30 years of experience in vocational education and training in Mississippi and Arkansas. He is a member of several workforce and economic development boards, including the boards of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association and Golden Triangle Planning and Development District. He received a bachelor’s degree in industrial education from Mississippi State University and a master’s degree in vocational administration from the University of Arkansas.