Thomas Coke:
CLASS OF 1980
RUHS/Richmond High SchoolClass of 1980
Richmond, CA
Thomas's Story
How the years go by so fast! Right out of High School, I joined the Marine Corps where I spent 8 awesome years. After the Marine Corps, I attended the Oakland Police Academy where I graduated and went to work with the Contra Costa Sheriffs Department, I then laterally transferred over to the San Pablo Police Department. There, I worked the street, narcotics, special investigations and Homicide. After a great career in Law Enforcement, I decided to retire and move to Louisiana where my wife is from.
I went to work for the Sheriffs department in Pointe Coupee Parish I quickly rose to the rank of Sgt. and became the Chief Juvenile Officer of the Parrish. During this time, I started my business in Jani-King Commercial Cleaning. I quickly moved up to become a Regional Director in the state of Mississippi where I opened two regional offices. I was promoted to Regional Vice ...Expand for more
President over several states developing the Jani-King Brand. I eventually purchased my first Master Franchise in Knoxville and since then purchased an additional 9 other regions in 5 states.
During that time, I completed my Bachelors Degree in Business Management and will complete my Masters this May 2016.
My current endeavour is opening up 4 Big O Tires in the Knoxville Tennessee area, I have been awarded the area director by Big O Tire and will be the first Big O in the state of Tennessee!
Yes, time flies, and for those of you who are reading this and went to school with me you would have never thought business would have been my path. I guess we really don't know until we do it. Would love to hear from some of you ole timers.
I have been married for 32 years and have 3 daughters and 1 granddaughter! Now I am in the AARP program too! Don't laugh you are too!
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