Andrew R. Thomas
About Andrew R. Thomas
Andrew R. Thomas serves as Of Counsel at Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis and has held various positions in academia and government, including Executive in Residence at Cleveland State University and Oil and Gas Commissioner for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. He has a background in geology and law, with previous experience as a geophysicist at Shell Oil Company and as an attorney at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C.
Work at Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis
Andrew R. Thomas has served as Of Counsel at Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis since 2014. In this role, he contributes his legal expertise and experience to the firm, which is located in Cleveland, Ohio. His background in law and geology provides a unique perspective to the firm's practice areas.
Current Role at Cleveland State University
Since 2009, Andrew R. Thomas has held the position of Executive in Residence at Cleveland State University. This role allows him to engage with students and faculty, sharing his extensive knowledge in geology and law. His tenure at the university spans 15 years, during which he has contributed to the academic community in Cleveland, Ohio.
Position as Oil and Gas Commissioner
Andrew R. Thomas has been serving as the Oil and Gas Commissioner for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources since 2016. In this capacity, he oversees regulatory matters related to oil and gas operations in Ohio. His experience in geology and law informs his work in this critical role, which he has held for 8 years in Columbus, Ohio.
Educational Background in Geology and Law
Andrew R. Thomas studied at Kent State University, where he earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Geology from 1979 to 1981. He furthered his education at Loyola University New Orleans, obtaining a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from 1988 to 1990. His academic background in both geology and law supports his professional roles in the energy sector and legal practice.
Previous Experience at Shell Oil Company and Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C.
Prior to his current roles, Andrew R. Thomas worked at Shell Oil Company as a Geophysicist from 1982 to 1989 in the Greater New Orleans Area. He then transitioned to the legal field, serving as an Attorney at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. from 1990 to 1995. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in both the energy industry and legal practice.