Born September 21, 1953, is a native of Brooklyn, New York, who has lived in Hawaii since 1981. He is a graduate of Antioch University West, with a BA in Liberal Arts and Science with a concentration in holistic health.

He is also the author of 3 books on the subjects of motivation, fitness and vegetarianism that he has used to break Guinness World Records in public speaking.

Thomas published his first book, "The Philosophy of Divine Nutrition" in 1977. it was his doctoral thesis in Metaphysical Philosophy at the Tree of Life School, located in New York City. This book was also the text of his Guinness Book World Record for the "longest sermon" - 93 consecutive hours (September 18-22, 1978).The premise of his philosophy is that every religious text has instructions on health, longevity and nutrition and that an analysis and synthesis of this advice is the basis for his concept of Divine Nutrition.

The total PDN program is an internal martial art or mind/body fitness program based upon the concepts of Jeet Kune Do, developed by the late Bruce Lee. He holds two world records in after-dinner speaking, based upon his book on motivation, fitness and herbal sports nutrition, titled The Way of PDN-The Ultimate Vegetarian Athletic Nutrition Program (1986).

New Jump Swing is the jump rope cross training fitness program developed by him as a part of his rehabilitation from respiratory disease and knee disease, as well as knee surgery.

He manifested his commitment to public service as Vice President of the NAACP of Hawaii, Paul Harris Fellow, board of directors’ member of the Rotary Club of Waikiki and member of the South Hilo Rotary Club well as board President of Hawaii Disability Rights Center (HDRC). The HDRC is the designated Hawaii Protection and Advocacy agency.