Chairman, Michael A. Thomas is a native of Morgan City, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree with concentration in political science in 1995 and then a Juris Doctor in 2000.

In 2000, Thomas established his law firm, Michael A. Thomas, Attorney at Law, LLC, and then became an Assistant Parish Attorney for Jefferson Parish. His public service in Jefferson Parish also included positions as Assistant District Attorney, staffer for then Councilman-at-Large Thomas J. Capella as well as a member of the Jefferson Parish Council.

In 2013, Thomas returned to the private sector to grow his law practice and title business. He currently represents several marine service companies, oilfield supply vessel companies and a Mississippi River pilots association, all of which provide valuable and unique insight to the commercial needs of the Mississippi river and its customers.