Owen Thomas
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Born in California and shortly after moved to Ames, IA then Cary in 1999. I enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 2006. I studied business administration in undergrad. I spent five years on the UNCP football team. I then enrolled in the MBA program at UNC Pembroke and completed it in 2013.
I am celebrating 9 years as a senior account executive at Dial Insurance Agency serving clients all throughout North and South Carolina. I am celebrating my 2nd year as an NC Realtor at RE/MAX Real Estate Exchange. I am serving my 2nd term on the Lumberton City Council. I am serving on the NC League of Municipalities Board of Directors. I am also currently serving on a few boards appointed by the NC SENATE (NC housing finance agency & Public officers and employees Liability Insurance committee).
I was named Kiwanian of the year in 2015. I was named Independent Agents of North Carolina young insurance agent of the year in 2018. Won the United Way Dancing with the Stars in 2018. I was named one of the Fayetteville Observer 40 under 40 in 2020.
During the hours when I’m not working, I spend time with my son, Lexington. I enjoy service to my community, fitness, outdoors (kayaking on Lumber River), live music, and cooking (grill master). I attend the First Baptist Church of Lumberton.
Current & Past Involvement:
Robeson Road Runners –President
Kiwanis of Robeson-Lumberton – President
Robeson County Humane Society – President
Robeson County Home Builders Association – Member
Lumberton Chamber of Commerce – Current Ambassador & Past Board of Directors Member
St. Alban’s Lodge #114 of AF&AM – Member
Robeson County Shrine Club – Member
Robeson County Public Library – Friends of the Library, President
University of North Carolina at Pembroke – Past President - Alumni Association Board
Favorite book or podcast: Whatever book my son chooses for me to read.
Bucket List Items: Visit Nashville, and publish a book.