College of Engineering
4183 Bell Engineering Center
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479-575-7780
William R. Thomas
1975
William R. Thomas
BSEE ‘44
Vice President of Employee Relations
Phillips Petroleum Company
Mr. Thomas began his career with Phillips Petroleum Company as a Trainee Engineer in Texas. He later moved into administrative and managerial positions in industrial relations and public affairs and was elected to the position of Vice President for Human Relations in 1974.
A native of Magnolia, Arkansas, Mr. Thomas is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, the College Placement Council, the American Management Association and numerous civic organizations.