Government

Jeff Thomas, Stormwater Manager

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Jeff Thomas joined Deerfield Township as Storm Water Manager in April 2019. He will serve as the Township’s liaison to the Deerfield Regional Storm Water District (District) and will oversee all stormwater management tasks performed for the District. His other duties include assisting Township residents with the stormwater concerns, ensuring compliance with the Township’s Ohio EPA stormwater permit, along with the management of general construction projects and administrative functions related to the District.

Mr. Thomas has more than 20 years of experience with environmental permit review and compliance at the state and local levels, assisting landowners with their natural resource management concerns, and with the planning and implementation of water quality improvement projects. He has worked as a Resource Management Specialist for the Division of Soil and Water Conservation in the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and in a number of roles, including Director, for the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District.

Mr. Thomas has a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of Kentucky. He is credentialed as a LEED Green Associate as well as being certified as a Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) and as a Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC).