A resident of Spotsylvania County for 25 years, Jesse R. "Randy" Thomas has served his community for many years. His contributions include being a charter member and board member of the Stafford Rotary Club as well as serving on the Fredericksburg Area Builders Association board. Additionally, Thomas served on the board of the Fredericksburg Country Club (past president) and its Finance Committee. Prior to serving on REC's Board, Thomas volunteered as a member of REC's C.A.R.E. Charity, Inc. Board. He is also an active member of the Lake Anna Civic Association.

Thomas graduated from Stafford High School and attended Radford University. He was a partner and vice president of Washington Chichester and Clarke Insurance in Fredericksburg, and has over 25 years of experience in finance, budgeting, planning and acquisitions. His career experience includes working as an insurance agent for REC from 1993-1999, providing liability, worker's compensation, auto and property lines. Thomas is vice president of Danaher-Skewes and Associates, employed since 2007.

Thomas participates in community activities such as manager and coach in the Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Baseball Association, coach in the parks and recreation league youth football, and volunteers with the athletic programs at Fredericksburg Christian School. He resides in Spotsylvania County with his wife and two children.