Thomas has devoted his life to building sustainable food systems that drive the economic viability of rural farming communities. As regional director at Kitchen Table Advisors, Thomas supports small sustainable farms and ranches as they build their businesses. He is also the president and founder of Capay Valley Farm Shop, a community-owned social enterprise that aggregates and distributes local, seasonal food from 40 small and mid-sized family farms in Yolo County, California. Thomas earned his MBA at UC Davis, with a focus on social entrepreneurship, and lives with his wife at Full Belly Farm.