Tomas supported the development of Desert Star School’s charter application and has served on the Board since the founding of the school in 2006   He has held the Board Officer positions of Vice President and, most recently, President. Tomas is a certified therapist and counselor, specializing in music therapy.   He has prior experience as a builder and remodeling contractor and business owner.  Tomas holds degrees in therapy and counseling from Willamette University and Portland State University.