Thomas Jr., Felton

Education: Master’s degree in library science, University of Hawaii; bachelor’s degree in psychology, University of Nevada-Las Vegas

What Guides My Decision Making: Asking the question, “What’s best for the people of Cleveland?”

Favorite Quote: “Life is free puppies, not free beer.”

First Thing I Do When I Start My Day: Five minutes of stretching

What Motivates Me: The people of Cleveland

Most Important Leadership Quality: Vision

If I Could Have Any Other Job: Sports psychologist

Proudest Moment: The birth of my daughters

Theme Song of My Leadership Style: “History Has Its Eyes on You”

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: Shelving books. I learned that every job is important.

Hobby/Passion: Golf and reading

If I Were a Character from a TV Show or Movie, I’d Be: Ethan Hunt from Mission Impossible

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